It’s been nearly a year since I last wandered into the mangrove tunnel off the IWC in Hobe Sound. From the look of it, I may be one of the few who still venture here—or perhaps no one has passed this way in months. There is nowhere quite as magical. Beneath the tangled canopy of... Continue Reading →
Exploring Chassahowitzka River: Seven Sisters Springs and The Crack
On day two of our Bike & Springs Paddle, we were advised by Amy from The Holiday Inn Express in Crystal River to try paddling the Chassahowitzka River and see both the Seven Sisters Springs as well as the Crack. This waterway is quite vast and opens to the gulf. Since this was on our... Continue Reading →
Exploring the Springs by bike & SUP
From Hobe Sound/Stuart FL, we headed NW for a two day excursion to paddle Three Sister Springs in the town of Crystal River and then off to Rainbow River in the town of Dunnellon. DAY ONE: After a 3.5 hr drive, our first stop was to bike a portion of the Withlacoochee State Trail. At... Continue Reading →
Sawfish Bay Park, Jupiter FL
https://youtu.be/HZpP7Cx4gOk People exhibit a curious relationship with FL; they're either enthusiasts or detractors. Yet, imagine how mundane the world would be if everyone shared the same viewpoint. Let's appreciate the diversity of opinions and adopt a more open-minded perspective. But even for the detractors, it is undeniable that Florida boasts one of its most prominent... Continue Reading →
Return to Peanut Island
Peanut Island, in Riviera Beach, FL, is rich in history and offers both land and sea trekking. There was/is a hidden bunker for JFK for when he and his family would vacation in their Palm Beach home. https://youtu.be/QlOWdxi0dg8 If you can’t make the paddle, there are a couple of alternatives: Blue Water Cove Resort and... Continue Reading →