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…
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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…
Henry Morrison Flagler Museum
This is a superb museum, a must for everyone who wishes to learn about the history of Florida, the Gilded Age, Henry Flagler and the spirit that built the USA. If you aren’t familiar with the Flagler name and how it relates to Florida, Henry Flagler and the Standard Oil Company are responsible for extending…