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Stories from this city location. Explore published field notes, guided trips, and local perspectives.
The collection
01Dania Beach Pier is more than just a place for fishing—it’s your gateway to a range of coastal adventures. From serene beach strolls to thrilling water sports, discover the vibrant history and natural beauty that make this pier an unforgettable destination.
02Hugh Taylor Birch State Park is Fort Lauderdale’s green lung: a compact coastal park of dunes, a freshwater lagoon and hammock trails that’s perfect for short hikes, kayak outings and birding. This guide explains what to expect, how to prepare, and how to make the most of a morning or afternoon here.
03A slow, living landscape of cypress domes and tannin-dark water, Big Cypress Reservation rewards travelers who trade speed for patience: close wildlife encounters, reflective water photography, and an intimate lesson in Florida’s wetland ecology.
04Las Olas Beach is Fort Lauderdale’s lively Atlantic edge—where surfers, sportfishing charters and electric-bike tours intersect. Whether you want to chase sailfish offshore or glide the boulevard on two electric wheels, this stretch of sand offers both easy access and serious sea work.
05From kayak-silent Venetian Isles to offshore charters hunting sailfish, Fort Lauderdale’s Intracoastal Waterway is a compact universe of salt, speed, and serenity. This guide helps you choose the right trip and shows how to prepare.
06A 2.5-mile Broadwalk that hums with cafés and music, offshore reefs dotted with sculptures, and helicopter rides that reframe the coast—Hollywood Beach is a compact, layered coastal playground. Here’s how to stitch together shoreline thrills and low-key local culture.
07Sawgrass Recreation Park puts you on an airboat at the edge of the Everglades for a close, noisy, unforgettable look at Florida’s River of Grass. From daylight gator sunbathers to moonlit searches for nocturnal wildlife, the tours balance thrills with ecological insight.
08Feel the engine surge, watch sawgrass ripple into horizons of gold, and meet alligators in their element—Everglades Holiday Park compresses Florida’s subtropical complexity into an accessible, educational thrill ride. Here’s how to plan, what to expect, and how to make the most of the experience.
09Fort Lauderdale Beachfront is a shoreline built for motion: speed-boat thrills, seabob reef dives and long Intracoastal cruises. This guide pairs the sensory pulse of the beach with practical tips for booking, timing and packing so you can spend more time on the water and less time planning.
10Trade sidewalks for seawalls on a 90-minute Sea Ray tour that reframes Fort Lauderdale. Glide past Las Olas, Riverfront, and Millionaire Row with local captains who map the city by water.