Many people would like to snorkel or dive when they come here, and you can, but it is a different kind of snorkeling. There are no coral reefs off Key Biscayne that you can reach safely from the beach – they are too far out to swim to and located in the boating zone which could…
Month: August 2022
Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park
Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park on Key Biscayne is a beautiful and well maintained park with beach access and many trails and features. Named after a Miami newspaper editor Bill Baggs, this state park is part of an extensive barrier island system. We loved the calm, crystal clear blue waters on Key Biscayne, with the…
Best Lighthouses in South Florida
Happy National Lighthouse Day! I love visiting lighthouses so on this special day here are few from my last adventures. Alligator Reef Lighthouse in Islamorada, FL This lighthouse is only accessible by boat, it’s worth the effort to get here. I learned that this lighthouse was constructed in 1858 by George Meade, the same Meade…