Biscayne Bay Water Adventures

Welcome, inquisitive minds, to the bustling marina of Biscayne, pronounced Bis-kane, Bay. You are standing at the threshold of one of the most unique geographical and ecological anomalies in the United States. …

As our vessel glides gracefully away from the mainland, we enter the first crucial ecosystem of our journey, the shallow seagrass flats. Look down over the railing. …

Approaching the safety of the sandbanks, a most peculiar architectural phenomenon emerges on the horizon. Suspended above the water on concrete and wooden pilings are a collection of isolated houses, appearing as though they are…

We now direct our attention toward the southern tip of Key Biscayne, where an impressive brick tower pierces the vibrant blue sky. This is the Cape Florida Lighthouse, an indispensable artifact of nineteenth century maritime…

Leaving the safety of the coastal shallows, our vessel heads approximately seven miles east into the deep, turbulent waters of the open ocean. Our destination is the structure that rendered the Cape Florida tower obsolete, the…

Turning westward back toward the bay, we embark on a twenty minute transit to our primary terrestrial destination, Boca Chita, pronounced Boh-cah Chee-tah, Key. As the island materializes on the horizon, it reveals itself as a…

Standing proudly at the edge of the harbor is the most iconic, yet delightfully deceptive, structure in the park, the Boca Chita Lighthouse. Rising sixty five feet into the air, this beautiful tower is constructed entirely of…

As our expedition draws to a close, we reboard our vessel for the thirty minute voyage back to the mainland. The late afternoon sun has begun its descent, casting a warm, golden hue across the rippling surface of Biscayne Bay. …