Recent Stories

HOMESTEAD, Fla.— One could almost hear the bulldozers cutting through acres of land as Richard Walkley, a volunteer at Biscayne National Park, told the stories of Biscayne’s uncertain future. “Their plan was called Islandia, and they bought up these islands,” said Walkley referring to some of the homesteaders. “They intendedRead More…

HOMESTEAD, Fla.— “I was just driving by with my boyfriend and we saw it, so we decided to stop,” said South Florida visitor Elise Ramirez. “No plans; just taking a look.” Ramirez, like many others, stumbled upon this park and decided to explore. Others plan trips throughout the year toRead More…

HOMESTEAD, Fla.— Paige Matthews grew up admiring nature through her father’s National Geographic magazines. That’s why, as a new resident of South Florida, the young fitness trainer made it a priority to visit Biscayne National Park as soon as she had the chance. “I love being outdoors. I’ve been livingRead More…

HOMESTEAD, Fla.— Housing over 200 species of fish throughout its 172,924 gross acres, Biscayne National Park is widely known as a great place to fish. It offers something for the serious or casual, the newcomer or the veteran, and the adventurous or the relaxed fisherman. A woman casts from theRead More…

HOMESTEAD, Fla..—With 95 percent of Biscayne National Park underwater, there is ample space to go fishing in Biscayne Bay. However, if you are going to fish in Biscayne Bay, you should know about the new proposed Fisheries Management Plan and the important fishing regulations to help protect the population ofRead More…

HOMESTEAD, Fla.— In the distance children stepped over rocks by the water, using sticks as make-shift swords in their imaginary pirate world on a breezy Sunday afternoon in October. Surrounded by a picturesque endless ocean, visitors were scattered about the picnic tables for a good seat to listen to bothRead More…

HOMESTEAD, Fla.— When looking for a relaxing activity to engage in outdoors where the breeze is crisp and the surroundings are crystal clear water and wild animals there is a place not too far away. Biscayne National Park has activities to engage in for every kind of personality. There areRead More…

ELLIOTT KEY, Fla.— Imagine taking a short boat ride across the openness of blue-green waters and all you need is a few peanut butter and jelly sandwiches and a bathing suit. This is the Elliott Key experience. Time slows down here. Many visitors to this island relax in the sunRead More…

ELLIOTT KEY, Fla.— Imagine a vacation where it doesn’t matter how much baggage you bring because there’s no such thing as too much; where you’re quickly swiffed away on a boat as the wind blows in your hair and all visions of civilization fade into the horizon. As you reachRead More…

HOMESTEAD, Fla.— One person’s trash is another person’s treasure. That is certainly the case for Thomas Bintz (a.k.a. Captain Honk), who uses discarded material that has washed up on shore to create his fishy friends for the exhibit Lost and Found Fish on display at Biscayne National Park. The photosRead More…

HOMESTEAD, Fla. — There are some big changes happening at Biscayne National Park this autumn and they are evident to all who visit on this perfectly unpredictable Florida day. Today, the sidewalks outside the Dante Fascell Visitor Center are being scrubbed within an inch of their life, downed foliage isRead More…

HOMESTEAD, Fla.— Biscayne National Park officials say simple precautions, like good parenting and being aware of your surroundings can eliminate potential hazards for those bringing kids to the park. More than 1,000 kids visit Biscayne National Park annually on school field trips, not to mention the numbers that flock toRead More…