Unfortunately, so many well-made plans are hampered by uncooperative weather! Although last week’s attempt to kayak the more than 10 mile round-trip to the Dome Houses on Cape Romano was abandoned, I still decided to research their story. After all, the trip is only postponed! Most people, including many Floridians, have not heard of the Dome Houses which makes […]
Florida Off The Beaten Track
Exploring The Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse And Area
Operated by the Loxahatchee River Historical Society, the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse Museum offers tours of the lighthouse and the grounds, as well as the opportunity to see the beautiful surrounding views of the Jupiter Inlet and Loxahatchee River. The Beautiful Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse History Of The Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse Authorized in 1853 by Congress, the […]
How To Spend An Afternoon in Sanibel And Captiva Including The J.N. ‘Ding’ Darling Wildlife Refuge
Let’s say you only have a day or half a day to explore the lovely islands of Sanibel and Captiva. What should you see, where should you go? I have put together just a few things that are a ‘must see’ on the islands, if you are a little interested in history and wildlife. As […]
In South-West Florida Visiting Sanibel, Captiva And Fort Myers? Don’t Miss Out On Matlacha!
Matlacha – actually pronounced Mat-la-shay (practice this a few times in the car on the way there) – is Old Florida at its best! Why on earth am I asking you to stop off at a one-time fishing village with just over 700 inhabitants, you might ask. Just do it and thank me later! Well, […]
10 Reasons To Visit Henry Flagler’s Museum And The Breakers in Palm Beach
First A Little On Henry Flagler Henry Morrison Flagler was born in 1830 into humble circumstances, his father a Presbyterian minister. He would describe his childhood often as having been ‘hungry and cold’. Henry Flagler left home at the tender age of 14, and managed to eventually rise to arguably one of the most impressive self-made […]
A Tourist In Jacksonville – Got To Try Everything Once Including Amtrak!
An unused Amtrak ticket and plenty of time to spare for a little solo traveling, I was wondering where in Florida I hadn’t been to. An important consideration for a solo traveling girl is also that the train was not going to drop me off somewhere in the middle of the night. It turned out […]
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 […]