Biscayne National Park

Welcome to Biscayne National Park, a marvel of the American park system and a true anomaly in the landscape of South Florida. As we gather here at the Dante Fascell Visitor Center at Convoy Point, you might instinctively look…

Before we entirely abandon the mainland, we must critically examine the coastal ecosystem right beneath our feet. We are walking along the Convoy Point Jetty Trail, an accessible, zero-point-eight-mile pathway that offers one of…

As our vessel ventures deeper into the expansive waters of Biscayne Bay, it is absolutely essential to understand the complex ecological and political landscape that defines this specific aquatic territory. You are looking at a…

We now approach Boca Chita Key, arguably the most iconic and frequently visited island within the entire boundaries of Biscayne National Park. As the island comes into clear focus, your eyes are immediately drawn to the striking,…

Continuing our journey south, we arrive at the expansive shores of Elliott Key, the absolute largest island within Biscayne National Park. Unlike the compact, manicured history of Boca Chita, Elliott Key presents a vast, rugged…

Navigating further south, just on the north side of the infamous Caesar Creek, we encounter the tranquil, deeply shaded environment of Adams Key. While it may appear as just another quiet, mangrove-ringed island today, a careful…

We now drastically alter our course, leaving the protected islands behind and heading approximately seven miles eastward into the open, rolling expanse of the Atlantic Ocean. Our destination is a towering, skeletal monument to…

As our vessel gently cuts through the water, beginning its journey back toward the safety of the mainland, it is time to reflect on the immense, hidden complexity of Biscayne National Park. We have traversed an environment that…