Sanibel in October: Don’t miss free Ding Darling Days events
White pelicans migrate to Ding Darling Preserve in winter. (Photo: USFWS/George Gentry) South Floridians love to escape to Sanibel Island and fall is an ideal time. Lodging prices are at their lowest...
View ArticleStone crab season: Feast it up at rustic spots & festivals
Stone crabs at Triad Seafood, Everglades City (Photo by Bonnie Gross) Floridians know there are really only two seasons here. And if you’re about to say rainy and dry, you’re right – sort of. Because...
View ArticleA sign of fall: Head to the Redland for best cinnamon rolls on rural outing
Cinnamon bun at Knaus Berry Farm in the Redland area of Homestead A sure sign of fall in Florida: The line for cinnamon rolls forms at Knaus Berry Farm in the Redland area south of Miami. Knaus Berry...
View ArticleLet’s go camping (before the snowbirds arrive)
Markham Park campground (Photo/Bonnie Gross) 5 choice destinations for fall camping within 3 hours of Fort Lauderdale After a long, humid summer, cold fronts are starting to work their way to South...
View Article5 Cool Gifts for Your Weekend Getaways
Over the years, Florida Rambler has published several holiday gift guides, selecting a few of our favorite things for enjoying and exploring outdoor recreation in Florida. These are items we have used,...
View ArticleThree great bike trails for an active, outdoor weekend getaway
The West Orange Trail offers a wide, smooth surface, a good amount of shade and some interesting stops along the way With our climate, we should all get around on bicycles. Sadly, though, Florida is...
View ArticleThree best places to enjoy nature in South Florida
Did you notice? It’s safe to go outside again. In fact, it’s great to go outside again. That’s why you should make it a priority to get outdoors and enjoy nature; it’s what makes it worthwhile to put...
View ArticleDiscovering the real Florida: Four myths about Florida
Key West Cemetery Even people who live in Florida get it wrong. They think Florida is all shopping malls and theme parks; its beaches are all commercial and crowded; it’s flat, boring and lacks...
View ArticleNew Year’s Resolution: ‘I will experience the Everglades.’ Here’s how
Everglades National Park (Photo: Bonnie Gross) Here’s a New Year’s Resolution for you: “This year, while it’s cool and dry, I will experience the Everglades.” Whether you’re an experienced Everglades...
View ArticleFall is for surf fishing — make it a family affair
Surf fishing at dawn. The fall mullet run along the Atlantic coast has already begun, bringing surf and pier anglers out of the shadows for their best catch of the year. Like the snowbirds, the mullet...
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