Having walked and driven past it many times, I have to say to my great shame: I had never visited the Turtle Hospital in Marathon until last weekend. I am not sure why, but one reason might be that whenever we are in the Keys, we always get drawn to water. Kayaking, snorkeling, swimming and […]
The Fruit And Spice Park In Homestead – Educational Fun For The Whole Family
You might have noticed my blog’s strange obsession with the Redland area lately. No? Well, I wrote two articles recently, one about the Redland Road Rallye here, and another about Schnebly Winery here. Prior to spending a few weekends in the Redland area, I had no idea how much there was to see and do […]
5 Places Great Places To See Manatees In Florida This Winter!
Who doesn’t love manatees, the cuddly giants of the canals and waterways? Now is the time to get out there and see if you can spot them out and about, as they head for warmer waters during wintertime. During winter months, manatees tend to congregate in springs and power plant discharge basins, while during the […]
Juniper Springs – A ‘Fun Run’ For The Experienced Kayaker
I absolutely love Ocala National Forest in central Florida. It has everything the adventurer desires: the area feels remote, has fantastic trails, beautiful springs, and a lot of interesting ‘old Florida’ quirkiness thrown in – such as the Fort Gates ferry (I wrote about that here). The springs are so very beautiful. My favorites in Ocala […]
5 Reasons To Visit Palatka This Winter Or Anytime!
If you have never heard of Palatka – fear not. Neither had I, until the day that I was traveling on a trusty Amtrak train up to Jacksonville and passed through the area. It looked like a by-gone landscape with beautiful rivers, forests, and not many settlements. I thought to myself that it would be […]
A Redland Road Rallye – The Perfect South Florida Winter Day Out
First of all, I must give credit where credit is due. We found this road rally on the internet and it is called ‘Rob’s Redland Riot’. The actual happening takes place once a year, on the third Saturday in January, and you can find out more about it here. However, you can also go on […]
A Florida Fall Adventure In The Redland With An Unusual Wine-Tasting At Schnebly
What to do when the weather can’t decide what to do? Fall weather can be unpredictable, even in South Florida, and faced with a sunny but also rainy and windy day, kayaking or walking was not going to be on our menu. What to do? As we had to be in Key Largo in the […]
An Afternoon At Historic Deering Estate In Miami
As the temperatures start to cool down in South Florida, I begin to – reluctantly – think about things to do that don’t involve getting into water. Miami is home to a few hidden gems, for example Vizcaya and the topic of today’s post, the wonderful Deering Estate. Both were owned by brothers Charles and […]