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Tag: Everglades National Park

Deserted Island

Deserted Island

Posted on May 29, 2016March 25, 2020 by jim

If you have to spend the night on a deserted (not desert) island, I guess this is about as good as it gets….

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Lounging at Nest Key

Lounging at Nest Key

Posted on May 22, 2016March 25, 2020 by jim

There’s nothing quite like having a piece of Paradise all to yourself after the crowds have left and gone back to shore for…

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Birthday Paddling

Birthday Paddling

Posted on May 6, 2016March 25, 2020 by jim

How you celebrate your 30th birthday! Nest Key, Everglades National Park, Florida

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Float Buddies

Float Buddies

Posted on June 1, 2015March 25, 2020 by jim

Another beautiful day at Nest Key. Complete sunshine all day long despite the outlying t-storms that hung out over the mainland. Dolphins, cold…

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Sleepy Eyes

Sleepy Eyes

Posted on January 31, 2015March 25, 2020 by jim

Some days it just doesn’t pay to get out of bed. Everglades National Park

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Everglades National Park

Everglades National Park

Posted on January 25, 2015March 19, 2020 by jim

One of the many highlights of living in the Keys is having Everglades National Park about a mile north of us. But that’s…

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Picture Perfect

Picture Perfect

Posted on October 30, 2014March 25, 2020 by jim

Another postcard-perfect day at Nest. Sitting around reading, not doing much of anything at all in 82 degrees and 4mph winds – can’t…

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Nest Key Chillout

Nest Key Chillout

Posted on September 13, 2014March 25, 2020 by jim

The first time we’ve ever had Nest Key all to ourselves, apparently the outlying thunderstorms freaked the locals out, but we lucked out…

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New Boat

New Boat

Posted on September 2, 2014March 25, 2020 by jim

A great holiday weekend at Nest Key with the new boat. All ready to head to the Bahamas or Dry Tortugas with Silk…

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In The Shallows

In The Shallows

Posted on June 15, 2014March 25, 2020 by jim

Another day in paradise! Nest Key, Everglades National Park

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Kayak Chilling

Kayak Chilling

Posted on April 13, 2014March 25, 2020 by jim

Just another day in paradise! Nest Key, Everglades National Park

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Nest Keys

Nest Keys

Posted on March 23, 2014March 19, 2020 by jim

Another day at our favorite chill spot in Everglades National Park. Despite the crazy wind, we managed to get the kayaks out and…

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