Southernmost Point of the USA
Take a “southernmost selfie.” Key West’s red, black and yellow Southernmost Point marker isn’t terribly picturesque, but hundreds of visitors take their photos beside it every day. Why? Because the ungainly buoy replica marks the southernmost land mass in the continental United States. Overlooking the Atlantic Ocean on Whitehead Street, its brightly-painted body bears lettering that proclaims it’s just 90 miles from Cuba. What better spot for a selfie?
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Recreational Coral Restoration
Divers can work side-by-side with marine scientists to aid in coral reef restoration during recreational coral restoration dives in the Florida Keys. Participants go on working dives that consist of a trip to the coral nursery to clean and prepare corals for planting, and an orientation dive at one of the restoration sites. Class sessions precede dive trips and focus on coral health, corals’ function in marine ecosystems, identification of natural and manmade threats to coral and means to protect the resource in the Florida Keys. Program participants receive hands-on experience in coral restoration and propagation, and learn directly about the impacts on Florida’s reefs and how individual citizens can help.
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Feeding Tarpon
Activity, fun and relaxation for the whole family includes feeding the hungry tarpon at the docks of Robbie's Marina, at mile marker 77.5.
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Wildlife Sanctuary
Visitors from around the world are drawn to the Florida Keys to experience the island chain’s priceless natural resources. Protection of these resources began over a century ago, demonstrating the region’s commitment to environmental stewardship and a resolve to preserve them for future generations. Only in the Keys can you explore four wildlife refuges.The island chain’s National Key Deer Refuge, Crocodile Lake National Wildlife Refuge, Great White Heron National Wildlife Refuge and Key West National Wildlife Refuge provide a variety of habitats to over 250 species of migratory birds, critical nesting areas for endangered marine turtles, host plants for rare butterflies and natural respite for many more delicate creatures.
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Underwater Wedding
For a truly unique and memorable experience, couples should consider holding their nuptials in the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary's warm, clear water, surrounded by colorful corals, softly waving sponges and rainbows of reef fish. In the Keys, it's easy. Many dive shops have been arranging underwater weddings for years. They can work with scuba-certified brides and grooms, prepare non-divers in the wedding party for the experience, even help mom and dad enjoy their first undersea excursion. A word of warning, though: it's nearly impossible to wipe away tears while wearing a dive mask, and handkerchief's are of no use under water. And unions of the deep are perfectly legal.
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The Ultimate Road Trip
Get away with Chad Crawford as he makes his way through the beauty of the Florida Keys. Each key has something unique to offer and Chad shows you the best when he shows you how to Do the Florida Keys. And Chef Justin Timineri brings you a new recipe for an old Keys favorite when he mixes up a Florida Spiny Lobster Stir-Fry.
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"how to do florida" host Chad Crawford takes you on a quick tour of the things to see and do in Islamorada in the Florida Keys.
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Key Largo to Key West - Best of the Keys
Host Chad Crawford takes you from Key Largo thru Key West to show you the best of the Florida Keys — and why the Conch Republic has a rhythm all its own. See marine life up close and personal at Captain Slate's Atlantis Dive Center in Key Largo, build your fly fishing skills, go lobstering and dive on a shipwreck — all within the span of a little over a hundred mile
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Dry Tortugas - Remote Island Camping in the Keys
Few visitors to Key West take the ferry 70 miles to the Dry Tortugas National Park. Even fewer camp under the stars next to historic Fort Jefferson. Those who do are rewarded with world-class snorkeling, kayaking, wildlife watching and an island almost all to themselves.