Angela DiLoreto
Before Key West was anything else, it was a town built on other people’s disasters. The Florida Reef — the third largest barrier reef in the world, running parallel to the Keys just offshore — was one of the most dangerous stretches of water in the Western Hemisphere in the age of sail. Ships carrying … Read more
Picture New Orleans in the early 1800s. A Virginia man named Thomas Jefferson Beale is here, having fled his home state after a duel he believed had killed his opponent. Jean Lafitte is operating out of the Louisiana bayous, running contraband and calling himself a privateer because it sounds better than what he actually is. … Read more
Discover the magic of visiting Weeki Wachee Springs State Park, Florida’s famous mermaid attraction, with history, insider facts, kayaking, and tips.
There are a lot of reasons people plan a trip to Florida—beaches, sunshine, maybe a theme park or two. But if you’re looking for something that feels bigger than a typical vacation moment, visiting Florida’s Space Coast delivers something you simply can’t replicate anywhere else. A rocket launch isn’t just something you watch—it’s something you … Read more
There’s something about summer camping season that feels like freedom. Longer days, campfire dinners, open roads, lake mornings, and those evenings where you sit outside your RV or campsite and realize you haven’t checked the clock in hours. But summer camping also comes with its own challenges. Extreme heat, muddy dogs, campground noise, limited storage, … Read more
If you’re planning on visiting Crystal River, Florida, prepare for a completely different side of the Sunshine State. Instead of major theme parks and crowded beaches, Crystal River offers crystal-clear springs, manatee encounters, kayaking trails, wildlife parks, fresh seafood, and small-town Florida charm that still feels authentic. Located along Florida’s Nature Coast, Crystal River is … Read more
