A Watery Wonderland
Within sight of downtown Miami, yet worlds away, Biscayne protects a rare combination of aquamarine waters, emerald islands, and fish-bejeweled coral reefs. Here too is evidence of 10,000 years of human history, from pirates and shipwrecks to pineapple farmers and presidents. Outdoors enthusiasts can boat, snorkel, camp, watch wildlife…or simply relax in a rocking chair gazing out over the bay.
Feb 27 2019
As most of this Park is under water it presented a challenge to us to fully take in and understand. We decided that a boat trip out to Boca Chita Key would do for us. After taking in the Visitors Center and movie it was off to the Boca Chita Key. The trip out was a 45 minute ride out. Once out there we got a hour to explore the Key. We took in the light house and walked the loop around the key. The guild was great at explaining the difference between Keys and Islands ( Keys sit on top of coral reefs and are made from debris and sand covering the reef, Islands are outcroppings of land that are above the sea floor ) and pointing out the different wide life and sea birds we were seeing. He also gave us the history of Boca Chita Key, it was a private resort for Mark Honeywell who was a electronic industrialist from the early 1900s that founded Honeywell. He built the light house on the Key. We had a great visit and there is much to do at this Park.
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Our 136th NPS Unit and 18th National Park
