This sanctuary occupies 13,000 acres in the Western Everglades in Naples, Florida. It’s a unique experience thanks to a 2.25 mile boardwalk, which allows you to walk above the marsh and deep into the the largest old-growth Bald Cypress forest in the world.
Skink, one of Carl Hiaasen’s best characters, takes center stage in his latest novel. He’s a veteran who was once elected governor of Florida. He’s honest and deeply concerned about the environment, therefore he was not well-suited for politics.
My mom went scalloping with some friends recently. It was a relaxing trip, and a great way to explore a beautiful part of Florida. This year’s scallop season has ended, but I’m planning my trip next year.
We spent the evening fishing last night. No keeper fish, but any day that ends watching the sunset on Pine Island Sound is a good day.
We have two more months of hurricane season (June 1 through November 30). This season brings rain every day around 5 o’clock, which makes a Dark and Stormy a relevant drink right now.
What’s for dinner tonight? Probably not fish, according to Paul Greenberg, author of American Catch: The Fight for Our Local Seafood.
We escaped the heat of Florida summer for a trip to Gloucester, Massachusetts. Our family celebrated birthdays, hiked to quarries, swam in cool waters, and enjoyed ourselves immensely.
I eat a lot of green papaya salad at my neighborhood Thai restaurant. The owner jokes that the Thai don’t wait for fruit to be ripe. If they’re hungry, they eat it. And they know how to make it taste incredible.