Florida
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Mangroves, Sunken Ships, and Manatees: Snorkeling at Biscayne National Park
For the final day of our Florida adventure, we said goodbye to Key West in the morning and began our slow journey back up through the Florida Keys. With a 10 p.m. flight ahead of us, we had one last goal in mind: visiting our final Florida park—Biscayne National Park. Unlike the other parks in…
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Nature, History, and Snorkeling: A Morning at Dry Tortugas
The light filtered softly through the tent, waking us at a gentle 7 a.m. The night had been calm — waves crashing in the distance, a crystal-clear sky stretching above us, stars shining uninterrupted. It was our second and final day at the park, and we wanted to make the most of the few quiet…
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Camping at Dry Tortugas National Park: A Private Oasis
The sun was trying hard to break over the horizon when our alarms went off at a bright and early 5 AM. This annoying but necessary noise signaled an exciting prospect, today was the day we embarked on the Yankee Freedom Ferry to go camping at Dry Tortugas National Park. This camping opportunity was what…
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Everglades, Cypress Domes, and Gator Bites: Exploring Florida’s 3 National Parks
When I look back on my summer vacations as a kid, my fondest memories are packing up the minivan and driving from Tennessee to the Gulf and spending a week by the beach. I loved spending hours in the water and taking day trips to local Florida and Alabama historical sites. As an adult, beach…