Dade County, a historic region in Southern Florida, was created in 1863. The county was named after Major Dade. Major Dade was a soldier who was killed in in the 1835. In 1997, Dade County’s name was changed to Miami-Dade County, via voter approval. Today, according to the 2000 census, the county is immense, with a population of well over two million. The county is home to many different cities, including Miami Beach, Bal Harbour, North Bay Village, Sunny Isles,…
If you've never been to Daytona Beach, Florida before, you may be wondering what it's like. Most people think of Daytona as "that place where the NASCAR races happen," or "where spring breakers go to drink and be annoying." But Daytona Beach is a lovely destination that has much to offer any traveler. Whether you're someone who just wants to spread your towel on the beach for a week and catch some rays, or catch some fish out in the…
My adventure to swim with dolphins is one full of suspense and intrigue, fear, excitement and unparalleled exhilaration. Doing a Swim with Dolphins Miami program is comparable to the before feelings of a roller-coaster ride. It is this bizarre mix of emotions that leaves you both scared and wanting more at the same time. This was the first time both my sister and I had ever swum with a dolphin. We had no idea what to expect of how to do it.…
“What are you fishing for?” the man asked me. “Redfish”, I responded. “Not with that you ain’t, not here”, he said with a smirk. I had caught redfish before on a rod and reel that was half the size of the rig currently in my hand and did not foresee any problems today. Not only that, but I also had a bucket of live finger mullet that I had just caught minutes earlier and I knew they were a favorite…
Cape Canaveral, Florida is situated in the central East Coast of the state midway between Jacksonville and Miami. The history of Cape Canaveral and its region is fascinating. It dates back to an astounding 10,000 years ago, when the Ais and Timicuan Native Americans journeyed to the area. They settled there for the extraordinary fishing, and survived through much hardship up until the Colonial times. There was much European and Spanish exploration of the region. At first, the Cape region…
We returned to Florida in February and traveled up North. We had made friends with someone through the Net and we were invited to stay with them....where? Amelia Island! It has to be one of our favorite places in the State. We loved it. The best way we could describe it to friends back home was that it reminded us of the set in the movie Jaws.....Amityville. Full of old world charm and so pretty. We would certainly recommend a…
If you are a visitors who wishes to travel back-in-time, you can experience an exciting and satisfying trip to the Sunshine State. From attractions and theme parks, Florida offered as many enticing things for the last generation to see, as it does now. Grandparents and parents alike can bring their families to Florida to encounter the same exciting adventures they experienced as children. Today, Disney World and Universal Orlando draw millions of visitors each year. However, during the ‘50s, Cypress…
Jungle Island (it used to be called Parrot Jungle Island) is one of those attractions in South Florida that has been around so long that most South Florida residents have been there. It’s like the Statue of Liberty. Eventually, most residents of New York will visit in their lifetime. Jungle Island has lived two lives during its existence; the original Parrot Jungle established in 1911 in Dade County, and the new Jungle Island, which opened in June 2003, located on…
You're entranced by the crystal clear bluish green water and you find your mind drifting. You notice how the color is reflected in the small clouds above you. It's been fifteen minutes since the last string of tarpon has passed the skiff. The skiff rocks gently as the guide shifts his weight. Suddenly, you're back at ground zero. After the last attempt at the fish, you're looking for a rock to crawl under. Your casting stroke looks as though you're…
I spent the day with my sister and her children at the Miami Seaquarium. It was a beautiful March day and we really enjoyed the Dolphin Show, Sea Lion Show, and the whole park in general which was a lot of fun which made it an exciting day for everyone. If you are looking for something different than swimming with the dolphins Miami, then you need to come to the Seaquarium for the animal shows and exhibits. Check out there…