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Recent Articles
12 Keys animals not to miss and when to see them
The abundance of Florida Keys wildlife helps makes the Keys unique. Here are 12 animals, month-by-month, you can look for; many are unfamiliar to visitors.
12 prime launch points for kayaks, SUPs in the Keys
Life doesn’t get much better than a day of kayaking in the Florida Keys. Here are 12 of our favorite outings.
Loop Road: Storied road through Everglades is full of wildlife
Loop Road is famous for being a wild place. (That once applied to the people as well as the animals.) It’s a gravel road off the Tamiami Trail in the Everglades. If you’re not in a hurry, it’s a rewarding place to explore.
Silver Springs: Exquisite paddle trail may be best in state
Launch at the famous springhead and paddle a historic waterway with monkeys, manatees and otters. Silver Springs kayaking is as good as it gets.
Park ranger shows love for Keys in charming book
Kristie Killam spent years immersed in the wild and natural Florida as a Keys park ranger. Her new book features her spectacular photos and often quirky stories.
Cumberland Island: Magical coastal adventure at state line
However you explore Cumberland Island, its history and awesome scenery set the stage for an unforgettable experience.
Three Rivers State Park: Camping on beautiful lake at the Florida-Georgia line
Florida’s northernmost state park campground is first to cool off in Fall. Book it now before anybody else reads this story.
Henderson Beach State Park: Fabulous beach with camping near Destin
Fall is a great time to visit Henderson Beach State Park as families wrap up summer vacations, but you’ll have to book way, way ahead for camping.
The beaches of Hutchinson Island (& engaging things to do nearby)
Hutchinson Island boasts some of the nicest beaches in Florida with easy public access on sandy paths through the dunes, the way Atlantic beaches used to be.