Florida State Parks teamed up with the Division of Library and Information Services to create a program called the Real Florida Reader. The joint venture is designed to get Florida families exploring the outdoors and their local libraries. You have to visit your local library and “check out” the Real Florida Reader State Park Pass. This will…
Author: Kasia Chmielewska
Snorkeling in Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park
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…
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…
Burrowing owls in South Florida
In southern Florida, many burrowing owls live in vacant lots in towns, and some communities proudly adopt and protect local colonies. The best places to see burrowing owls in South Florida include Cape Coral on the Gulf Coast and the western Broward communities of Davie, Pembroke Pines, Tamarac, Coral Springs and Cooper City. They are…
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…
Daggerwing Nature Center
A nice nature center west of Boca Raton on the edge of the Everglades. Its name comes from the Daggerwing butterfly which is frequently seen in the area. The nature center is in a massive regional park which has golf courses, a water park and an amphitheater. There are also numerous picnic tables and pavilions…
Diving in Florida
The Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico are ideal places for fans of diving, snorkeling and scuba divers. Both those who practice this sport amateurly, as well as professionally prepared. Have you dived, are you diving or are you just going to start your adventure with the underwater world? Florida is the perfect place…