Miami Beach Botanical Garden (2000 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach) – the directors of this garden completed a $1.2 Million landscape renovation designed by acclaimed South Florida landscape architect Raymond Jungles that showcases a collection of Florida Native trees and plants, palms, bromeliads and flowering trees. Water gardens, cascading fountains and a wetland with red […]
Biscayne National Park (9700 SW 328th Street, Homestead) — Biscayne National Park is located just beyond the city of Miami, and serves to protect the namesake bay. Within the bay are many scenic islands, one of which serves as the first in the chain that makes up the Florida Keys. Popular activities in the park […]
If you are a fan of the Star Wars series you will like to know that this park was used as a stage to film the return of the Jedi. It has a spectacular flora that you don’t want to miss if you are near San Francisco.
It is the oldest national park in the world and a landmark in the history of the protected areas. It is famous for, among other attractions, its geysers, its thermal springs and its variety of wildlife, which includes tame bears, wolves, bison, moose, and other animals.
Who hasn’t heard of Niagara Falls? This group of waterfalls is perhaps the most famous in the world. It is a destination dreamed by tourists in general but especially for newlyweds. It is located on the border between the United States and Canada. They have an altitude of approximately 230 meters above sea level and […]
It is considered one of the 7 natural wonders of the world and has the visit of thousands of visitors a year. It was also one of the first national parks in the United States. The Grand Canyon itself is one of the largest tourist attractions in the United States and is thus considered one […]
It is internationally renowned for its spectacular granite gorges, waterfalls, clear streams, giant sequoia forests and great biodiversity. These characteristics make it a World heritage site and attract about three million visitors a year.
Everglades National Park (40001 State Road, Homestead) — The Everglades National Park attracts about one million visitors every year to its lush subtropical landscape and fragile ecosystem. It is home to many endangered species, like the Florida Panther and West Indian Manatee. The park offers walking trails and camping for a chance to see some […]
Miami-Dade EcoAdventures Tours (4000 Crandon Blvd., Key Biscayne) – these tours are for eco-tourist enthusiasts. One can venture west of Miami toward the Everglades, kayak the shores of the keys and snorkel sunken ships and fossilized reefs. Those affiliated with EcoAdventures are, needless to say, outdoor enthusiasts, adventurers, educators and protectors of the beautiful subtropical […]
Key Biscayne – this is an island just off the coast of Miami, accessible via the Rickenbacker Causeway. On the north end of the island is Crandon Park, with the village of Key Biscayne to the south, and a state park on the cape at the southernmost tip of the island. Here, you will find […]