Road Trip: Florida Keys mile-marker guide
Spectacular views and things to do, places to go, places to hide and back roads to explore, hidden harbors and tiki bars galore. The scenic Overseas Highway is the ultimate road trip. Take along our indispensible mile-marker guide to the awesome Florida Keys.
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Beach of the week: Washington Oaks Gardens
Florida has miles of beaches, but nothing like the beach at Washington Oaks Gardens State Park. Here, wind and surf have turned coquina rock into sculpture.
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2012 sea-turtle walks: One of Florida’s natural thrills
Sea-turtle walks are like seeing a National Geographic film in person. But you need reservations to join these night-time beach walks to watch giant sea turtles nesting. This week is the best time to book a turtle walk: In a few days, many programs will be full for the season.
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Key Largo: African Queen boat is for Bogart fans
They don’t make movies like “African Queen” any more — and they don’t make boats like the African Queen either. If your dream was to sit where Humphrey Bogart or Katherine Hepburn sat in the classic 1951 movie, then head to Key Largo. Here are the details you need to plan a visit.
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Camping
Getting way away: Dry Tortugas National Park
This isolated cluster of islands 70 miles west of Key West is accessible only by boat or seaplane. But treasures await you, especially if you camp over for a few nights. Yes, you can camp here! Snorkeling and kayaking, too!
Springs
Great Escapes: Florida’s cool, refreshing springs
In summer, Floridians turn their attention to the state’s wealth of springs, where millions of gallons of cool, clear, refreshing water spill out of the ground to ease the pain of our heat and humidity.
Lodging
The Riverview Hotel & Spa: One enchanting weekend
The charming Riverview Hotel accommodates guests at the gateway to New Smyrna Beach’s arts and entertainment district, a half-mile strip of historic homes, quaint galleries and friendly pubs leading to one of Florida’s most popular beaches.
Unique Eats
Peace River Seafood: Cracker cabin is a real crab shack
Peace River Seafood in Punta Gorda is a true Florida crab shack; they don’t come more authentic than this. From its 1927 Cracker cabin to the buckets of fresh blue crabs, it’s a little piece of old Florida.
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Things to do in Florida
Road Trip: Florida Keys mile-marker guide
Spectacular views and things to do, places to go, places to hide and back roads to explore, hidden harbors and tiki bars galore. The scenic Overseas Highway is the ultimate road trip. Take along our indispensible mile-marker guide to the awesome Florida Keys.
Florida Folk Festival: Way down upon the Suwannee, May 25-27
The Florida Folk Festival marks its 60th year at Stephen Foster State Park over Memorial Day Weekend. This year’s headliners include Arlo Guthrie, John Anderson (Seminole Wind) and Nashville recording artist Billy Dean. The annual event celebrates Florida’s land, people and diverse cultural heritage.
Beach of the week: Washington Oaks Gardens
Florida has miles of beaches, but nothing like the beach at Washington Oaks Gardens State Park. Here, wind and surf have turned coquina rock into sculpture.
2012 sea-turtle walks: One of Florida’s natural thrills
Sea-turtle walks are like seeing a National Geographic film in person. But you need reservations to join these night-time beach walks to watch giant sea turtles nesting. This week is the best time to book a turtle walk: In a few days, many programs will be full for the season.
Key Largo: African Queen boat is for Bogart fans
They don’t make movies like “African Queen” any more — and they don’t make boats like the African Queen either. If your dream was to sit where Humphrey Bogart or Katherine Hepburn sat in the classic 1951 movie, then head to Key Largo. Here are the details you need to plan a visit.
Great Escapes: Florida’s cool, refreshing springs
In summer, Floridians turn their attention to the state’s wealth of springs, where millions of gallons of cool, clear, refreshing water spill out of the ground to ease the pain of our heat and humidity.
Fort DeSoto Park: Beach ranked among best in nation
Consistently ranked among the best of Florida’s beaches – indeed, among the best in the nation – is the beach at Fort DeSoto Park on the southern tip of Pinellas County, at the entrance to Tampa Bay, in St. Petersburg. Fort DeSoto Park is wrapped in three miles of beautiful white sand beaches that draw [...]
Spruce Creek paddle: A diamond in the rough
Development is creeping up on Spruce Creek and Strickland Bay, but enough has been preserved — for now — to enjoy an awesome day of kayaking. (Watercolor by Stewart Jones)
Peace River Seafood: Cracker cabin is a real crab shack
Peace River Seafood in Punta Gorda is a true Florida crab shack; they don’t come more authentic than this. From its 1927 Cracker cabin to the buckets of fresh blue crabs, it’s a little piece of old Florida.
Naples beach: Discover hidden Clam Pass Park
In honor of the upcoming beach season, Florida Rambler is highlighting a Beach of the Week throughout summer. This week, it’s Clam Pass Park, a hidden beach in Naples with a shallow, safe pass that lets you ride the tide in and out of a tropical lagoon.
