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Marlin Bay Resort Review
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Marlin Bay Resort Review

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I had often wondered what the Florida Keys were like, and it was always on a list of places to visit, but maybe rather low on it. We had a chance to visit the Keys over the New Years for a week+ with some potential time for hiking and getting out to explore. We flew… Continue reading Marlin Bay Resort Review

First Day Hike 2024: Long Key State Park
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First Day Hike 2024: Long Key State Park

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January First is First Day Hike every year. It's a chance to get outside, get some needed light and to start the year right off! And a great way to spend time with your family. Last year, in 2023, we visited the Pacific Rim Institute for Environmental Stewardship land. In 2022 we were snowed in.… Continue reading First Day Hike 2024: Long Key State Park

Florida Keys: Old 7 Mile Bridge Trail 👣
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Florida Keys: Old 7 Mile Bridge Trail 👣

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The Old 7 Mile Bridge Trail was reopened in 2022 between Marathon/Hog Keys and Pigeon Key in the Florida Keys. The main trailhead parking lot is right off Hwy 1, right before you enter the 7 Mile Bridge. If you are not paying attention, it'll be a long time before you can turn around (not… Continue reading Florida Keys: Old 7 Mile Bridge Trail 👣

Everglades National Park: Eco Pond Trail 👣
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Everglades National Park: Eco Pond Trail 👣

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After we visited the Flamingo Visitor Center in the Everglades, and hiked the Guy Bradley Trail, we visited Eco Pond Trail and hiked as much as we could before the mosquitoes drained us. I saw the trail on the area map I had picked up for free at the visitor center. It is .5 mile… Continue reading Everglades National Park: Eco Pond Trail 👣

Everglades National Park: Guy Bradley Trail 👣
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Everglades National Park: Guy Bradley Trail 👣

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Coming into Miami, Florida on a plane last week, we were passing thru Homestead, Florida on our way to The Keys. We researched places to visit and noted there was an entrance to Everglades National Park there. I had not visited it, nor had the boys. It's not a long drive to the park entrance,… Continue reading Everglades National Park: Guy Bradley Trail 👣