Everglades National Park, Florida
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Homestead, Florida
Kayak Camp on the East Cape, FL
Camp along a 3 mile stretch of untouched old Florida. Not only is this the real southernmost point in the continental US (the Keys are islands), but you will most likely have it to yourself. Spot dolphins, bald eagles, ospreys, and a ton of other birds on this awesome over nighter that is great f...Read more -
Homestead, Florida
Camp at Clubhouse Beach
4.0Head west from the Flamingo marina and hug the shoreline for about 4 miles (25.130287, -81.039099). Once you see an opening in the mangroves and there is sand visible you have hit your spot.Make sure to time your arrival and departure with the tides or you will get stuck at your campsite for a fe...Read more -
Miami-Dade County, Florida
Take a Stroll on the Pa-Hay-Okee Overlook Trail
4.50.2 miPark at the trailhead and hop onto the boardwalk trail. Its very short--just 0.2 miles, so take your time to enjoy the scenery and wildlife. Partway through the hike there is a lookout tower which is great for getting a high vantage point to enjoy the landscape from. Be aware of wildlife around y...Read more -
Miami-Dade County, Florida
Anhinga Trail
4.81.39 mi / 62 ft gainThe Everglades National Park is a superb spot for viewing wading birds and alligators off an easy paved path. There are a number of observation decks along the way, off of the main path. The trail begins at the Visitor Center, following Taylor Slough. The Anhinga Trail is one of the best places ...Read more -
Miami, Florida
Bike through Shark Valley
4.515 miThe Shark Valley loop allows you to experience a peaceful bike ride and close encounters with wildlife found in the Everglades. This paved trail takes about 2-3 hours to complete and includes an observation tower with quite a view.Fill up or purchase water bottles at the Visitor Center for your a...Read more -
Miami, Florida
Hike through Shark Valley
15 miI would like to preface this adventure by saying that if you prefer to bike Shark Valley, please reference Rob Witt's adventure "Bike through Shark Valley". Biking is certainly the best way to see the whole trail, and not spend the entire day doing it. Hiking (really walking) this trail is a sl...Read more -
Marathon, Florida
Snorkel at Sombrero Reef
Sombrero Reef is a coral reef 8 miles offshore from Key Colony Beach. Launch your private boat from the free 33rd Street Public Boat Ramp or book a catamaran tour from Marathon. Tie your boat off on one of the 11 mooring buoys on the South side of the 142 foot Sombrero Key Lighthouse. Get your wa...Read more -
Ochopee, Florida
Stroll along the Kirby Storter Boardwalk
1 miA few miles after the Big Cypress visitor center you will find the Kirby Storter Boardwalk. This is a short 1 mile trail through a mature cypress strand. It is a pretty neat experience since in the Everglades in order to be in the middle of a habitat like this, you have to get your feet wet, howe...Read more -
Palmetto Bay, Florida
Watch the Sunrise at the Deering Estate People's Dock
The Deering Estate is a magnificent and historic property with a home built in 1900. To see the house and check out its immediate property, you will need to pay to enter the gates. However, just 50 yards south of the entry to the Estate is a small service road that leads down to the "People's D...Read more -
Ochopee, Florida
Paddle The Everglades' Wilderness Waterway
The Wilderness Waterway in the Everglades National Park can be navigated either by kayak or canoe. This is an endurance voyage that typically takes upwards of 10 days if you are solo-canoeing. The voyage can take significantly less time if using a kayak or a multi-person powered canoe. This route...Read more -
Coral Gables, Florida
Explore Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden
There are few places as beautiful and serene as Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden! Located right in Coral Gables, near Miami, this garden boasts an extensive amount of well-groomed acres with hundreds of different tropical flowers and species of plants. When exploring the gardens, it is likely th...Read more -
Coral Gables, Florida
Take a Sunrise Stroll around Matheson Hammock
5.0Matheson Hammock is a beautiful park in the heart of one of the oldest sections of Miami, just off of Old Culter Road. This is far off the tourist map which is mostly confined to South Beach. However, it is just 20 minutes from the beach and 10 minutes from Downtown. The park is enjoyed by many...Read more -
Big Pine Key, Florida
Beach Day at Bahia Honda SP
5.0When you arrive at Bahia Honda you will have to pay an entrance fee which is usually by the carload if I remember correctly. Once you leave the entrance you will have the choice to turn either right or left. If you take a right you will head towards the busier beach and also the access to the old...Read more
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