The Shipwreck Museum in Key West features artifacts from the richest shipwreck in Key West history. The Isaac Allerton sank in the deep water of Hawks Channel in 1856. The wreckers were unable to fully recover all valuables due to the ship’s depth, so they salvaged what they could and forgot her. She was rediscovered […]
What does a VW mechanic from New Jersey, an old motel, and a strip club have to do with sea turtles? Keep reading to find out, also why you should definitely visit the Marathon Turtle Hospital when you are in the Florida Keys. The Beginning of The Marathon Turtle Hospital In 1983, Ritchie Moretti was […]
Crane Point Hammock is a densely wooded 63-acre patch of land in the middle of the Florida Keys. Located in Marathon Florida, Crane Point Hammock is owned by a nonprofit organization that rescued the property from being a strip mall and is dedicated to preserving the land as it was in the early 1900s. If […]
Dry Tortugas National Park is a beautiful collection of 7 islands sitting about 70 miles west of Key West. It is one of the least visited National Parks in the system as the only way to get there is by ferry, seaplane, or boat. Dry Tortugas gets its name from a couple of different sources. […]
So, you’re finally taking that trip through the Florida Keys and you want to know what there is to do from Key Largo to Key West. You do a quick search for things to do and…holy crap! Is there really that much to do in the Florida Keys? How am I supposed to fit all […]
The Florida Keys unwind from the tip of Florida like a ribbon. Over 800 islands surrounded by turquoise waters. You pass the Last Chance Bar and Package and you’re on the overseas highway, a feeling of calmness overcomes you. Then the traffic slows, and you’re stuck behind somebody doing 5 miles under the speed limit. […]
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