Always looking for new things to do that afford a quick escape from city life, we stumbled across the only State Park in Palm Beach County. And it doesn’t disappoint. Once you get there, you are greeted by a lush canopy on the way to the car park, and this is only the beginning. It feels […]
Boating and Snorkeling in South Florida
More Kayaking In The Keys – Paddling Key Largo’s John Pennekamp State Park
Looking For Things To Do In The Keys This Weekend? Why not try some kayaking in Key Largo? John Pennekamp Park is a fantastic choice. John Pennekamp is actually called a ‘coral reef state park’ and the first undersea park in the United States! Card Sound Bridge – On the Way! John Pennekamp offers something […]
The Dry Tortugas In The Florida Keys – A Fort In Paradise
Where are the Dry Tortugas? Ponce de Leon discovered the Dry Tortugas in 1513 and noticed an abundance of sea turtles . Turtles provided an important and easy food source for sailors, especially when they come up on the sand to lay their eggs. The islands began to be known as the ‘Tortugas’ (Spanish for […]
Discover Hidden Mangrove Tunnels In Key Largo – Kayaking Dusenbury Creek and Dodging Motorboats
Kayaking in Key Largo is spectacular, considering you are just a little drive from the mainland and the hustle and bustle of Miami. Plenty of mangrove filled waterways near the shore instantly transport you into a quiet world far away from civilization, so it feels, although you are never too far from it! The roar of […]
Imagine a Club with free drinks and nude sunbathing for $1 per year – Stiltsville in the 1960’s !
‘Stiltsville’ in Biscayne Bay Stiltsville: so unassuming now with just a few structures left, but did you know it was THE place to go 5 decades ago if you were a member of the high society and liked to party?! A $1 yearly membership got you free drinks and nude sunbathing in the early 1960’s, […]
Kayaking To Historic Indian Key Off Islamorada? Don’t Mind If I Do!
If, like me, you have a love for the outdoors, in particular anything to do with the ocean, as well as a love of moving your limbs AND all things to do with history (I am an archaeologist, you know?!), then I have a gem for you! Indian Key Historic State Park Head straight to Robbies of […]
An Afternoon On Peanut Island – An Island With The AA Stamp Of Approval
Every now and again, there has to be time for a good old rant. Now, I rarely get a ‘bee in my bonnet’, but a recent visit to this cute, albeit man-made snorkeling and barbecue hang-out, left me with a slightly sour taste in my mouth. I don’t know about you, but to me, the […]