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 […]
Things To Do In Florida
Visit The Ancient Spanish Monastery In North Miami – Miami Off The Beaten Path’s Finest
Would you want to go and see a monastery from the 12th century in North America? You don’t believe this is possible? Well, you better read on! Where is it? I bet you haven’t been to the ancient Spanish monastery in North Miami! Or maybe you have been for a wedding ceremony, if you are […]
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 […]
Get Eye To Eye With Alligators At Myakka River State Park’s Deep Hole
Sometimes you just stumble over a gem by accident. This is exactly what happened when we decided to stop for a ‘little look’ at Myakka River State Park, on a trip up the west coast of Florida last year. Myakka River State Park is located about nine miles east of I-75 in Sarasota in Sarasota County. […]
Kayaking the Wild and Scenic Loxahatchee River In Jupiter
If you want to see ‘old Florida’ and century old Cypress tree canopies and the wildlife accompanying this unique habitat, then this is a great day out. Provided you don’t mind a little exercise and possibly getting wet! The Loxahatchee river (Seminole for ‘turtle river’) paddling trail is about 8 miles long and a designated ‘National […]
Coral Castle and Redland – ‘I’ll do anything for my sweet sixteen’!
Coral Castle Last month I finally I got to see Coral Castle. Well, it is quite the trip from Fort Lauderdale for someone who hasn’t got a car, and it isn’t strictly speaking all that old (1920’s and 1930’s), which to the Archaeologist in me does put it on the back burner somewhat. Until, well, until I […]
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 […]
Can You Have Fun In The Keys Without Stopping At Key West? Oh Yes You Can!
Don’t get me wrong, I love Key West. I love the old historic buildings, the vibe and the many attractions and great bars it has to offer. Everybody should see the Mallory Square Sunset Celebration at least once in their lives. Truly, you haven’t lived until you have seen cats trained to jump through fiery […]