The History of Diving Museum in Islamorada continues to expand and grow as a living tribute to its founder.
Posted: Sunday, November 15, 2009 12:33 PM EST
Upper Keys Attractions
Theater of the Sea photo by Donna Dietrich
Like New Yorkers who never visit the Empire State Building, we here in the Keys seldom visit treasures in our own back yard. Theater of the Sea is one of those treasures, and it is steeped in local history.
Posted: Sunday, November 15, 2009 12:27 PM EST
What do bald eagles, dolphins, tarpon, crocodiles, osprey, Goliath grouper, alligators, pelicans, spoonbills, blue crabs, peregrine falcons, redfish, swallow-tailed kites, red shouldered hawks, snook and reddish egrets all have in common?
Posted: Sunday, November 15, 2009 12:23 PM EST
The National Park Service reopened the Chekika day-use area — one of the Everglades’ closest spots to Miami.
Posted: Sunday, November 15, 2009 11:14 AM EST
A sampling of ecotour options available in the Upper Keys.
Posted: Sunday, November 15, 2009 11:10 AM EST
- Get out on the water in the Upper Keys
Marie-Annick Vadim paddles Blackwater Sound. (Photo by DONNA DIETRICH)
A sunset motorboat tour, seated in a padded deck chair while sipping a cup of champagne, is the way to view the wildlife and scenery of the upper Keys, according to Capt. Sterling Kennedy.
Posted - Sunday, November 15, 2009 11:04 AM EST
Indian Key historic markers in Islamorada. A new bike tour focuses on the village's history.
Photo by KEVIN WADLOWISLAMORADA
Bike tour captures historyA bicycle tour of historic Islamorada covers just a three-mile stretch of U.S. 1 but spans centuries of island history and lore.
Posted - Monday, July 13, 2009 11:09 AM EDT
- Coastal Prairie Hiking Trail at Flamingo finally reopens
After being closed for nearly four years from Hurricanes Wilma and Katrina in 2005, the popular Coastal Prairie Hiking Trail is open again.
Posted - Friday, May 15, 2009 11:00 AM EDT
DIVERSIONS
Divers getting to know giant groupers on reefEvery time we dive the south end of Molasses Reef, I cross my fingers right before I hit the water, hoping “Cooper” will make an appearance.
Posted - Thursday, January 08, 2009 04:43 PM EST
- Indian Key State Park
Just a short trip from the docks at Robbie’s in Islamorada lies Indian Key, barely 10 acres in size. Much like Pigeon Key in the Middle Keys, the tiny island is rich with history. Only stone ruins remain of the once prosperous community located at Mile Marker 78.5 oceanside.
Posted - Sunday, June 29, 2008 03:28 PM EDT
