An 18-acre oasis filled with native and tropical plants. Hot as the inside of a clenched butt cheek on a summer’s day, but a nice stroll through a lush garden with winding and weaving paths leading through a lush garden. The brochure that you pick up upon entry has info for the interpretive trail, so…
Traveling along Beach Rd in Jupiter Island, there’s an area across from Coral Cove Park where you can park on the side of the road and walk through the the mangroves to access the Indian River. There are people swimming, fishing, paddleboarding, and boating all along this strip. This is a great, free spot to…
My first ziplining experience was in Mariposa, CA, just outside of Yosemite National Park. On that tour we went on progressively longer lines over the scenic hillside, whereas on this tour at Forever Florida we stayed in one location but experienced three very different lines: a Zipline roller coaster, a free fall, and a long…
Upon first glance Peace River doesn’t seem like the kind of water you want to jump balls deep into. Murky with alligators…yikes. Here, though, it’s worth it. The alligators don’t give a hoot about you, and spending some time sifting through the gravel banks of the river yields some exciting rewards. We rented kayaks at…
Crandon Gardens is the former site of the Crandon Park Zoo, which was abandoned in 1980. Remnants of the old zoo remain in this park that is now a garden with walking path, lake, and a ton of birds and iguanas. The garden is located in Crandon Park and is accessible by parking in…
A hop, skip, and a jump from the entrance to Everglades National Park lies this charming botanical garden. I stopped here on my way home from camping in the Everglades while looking to see what hidden gems I may have missed in the area. It’s pretty cheap at $8 per person, which includes a tram…
This has easily become my new favorite gulf coast beach. It’s off of the main road but easily accessible and has features that make it different from many beach experiences. Clam Pass is a county park, so it has its own parking lot with an $8 fee. I’d scoff at the price but…
This post would’ve been much more visually astounding if I had my GoPro at the time. Alas, I did not. I had to enjoy my time in the reef like a regular human interacting with nature sans documentation. It was beautiful. I’ve snorkeled out of this park twice and each time was unique. I…
My current love interest and I drove to Sanibel on a whim while on a day trip to the gulf coast. He had never seen a sunset from the west before, so we spent the day exploring Sanibel then headed an hour south to Naples. Sanibel is not the cheapest day trip; start with a…
Nature center, observation tower, kayak/paddleboard trail, several boardwalk trails, biking/hiking trails, boat ramp on the intracoastal, fishing pier, and a tour boat that takes you through the mangroves and West Lake. Pretty much all the classic Florida shit you desire. As far as wildlife goes, I mostly see birds and crabs. The more…
My favorite swimmable spring that I’ve encountered so far. Beautiful 68 degree water, natural setting…Simply delightful. On my most recent visit I saw an otter stretching and sunning itself so now I know what heaven feels like. I’ve been here several times now, with each time feeling just as invigorating as the first. I’ve…
Traveling east on Tamiami Trail on our way home from a tour with Coopertown Airboats, my fella and I decided to head straight over to Key Biscayne to see what we could see. I found Historic Virginia Key Beach Park by accident while following jacked up smartphone directions to Crandon Gardens, which we didn’t even end…
My current love interest and I received a groupon for this airboat ride as a Christmas present, so on a whim we decided yesterday to go for a spin in the sawgrass. It has been a chilly week in Florida, around 55ish, so it was fun bundling up like a couple of puss ass bitches…
This is a place to learn about manatees and view them from the observation deck overlooking the Indian River Lagoon and Fort Pierce marina. There are no captive animals here and this is not a rehabilitation center so there are no residents or patients; rather, it’s a low-key facility you’d visit to gain some knowledge…
This place was a heck of a find. My current love interest and I were headed south on Indian River Road out of downtown Fort Pierce with a plan to check out Savannas Preserve State Park. As we got closer we realized we wouldn’t make it before they closed and nearly gave up our search for…
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