Winter roost for many species, particularly the rare white pelican, the nation’s first wildlife refuge is especially joyful in fall and spring.
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Honeymoon Island: Spectacular natural beach with charming Old Florida history
Honeymoon Island in Dunedin has a big, natural beach where you can get away from people, but also offers a cafe and bikes and kayaks to rent. Its history involves actual honeymooners drawn here during the Great Depression in a real estate scheme.
Flamingos in Florida: Back for good? 101 were counted in the wild last year
Flamingos in Florida may be making a comeback. A 2023 hurricane brought many here and months later, more than 100 were counted around the state. Where can you see them? We have some tips.
Why we love Lovers Key State Park: kayaking, manatees, beach, shelling
Some sections of the 2.5 mile beach remain closed. Otherwise, the park is open every day from 8 a.m. until sunset.
Charlotte Harbor kayaking: White pelicans & mangrove mazes
The Gulf coast along Charlotte Harbor has miles of wild shoreline, making it a wonderland of wildlife and natural beauty and ideal for sea kayaking.