Day 5 AM - Ft. Zachary Taylor State Park

Continuing our quest to avoid crowds, Nate scored a big win with the suggestion to visit Zachary Taylor State Park on the westernmost part of Key West. On the way out to the reef yesterday, we noticed folks on a rocky outcropping, so Nate looked it up and read a bit about it and tossed it out as a morning outing spot. It was a good choice!

It was gorgeous to walk through the natural habitat and see trees and plants that have thrived in this subtropical climate for centuries. The trail opened up to the most lovely ocean view.

We spent a good while investigating tide pools and collecting coral piles and just admiring the sheer beauty of the place.

About the time we realized the boys were getting hungry, we stumbled upon the most robust and alcohol-filled state park cantina of all time. We enjoyed a decent meal with white sand beach views. The smoothies, sandwiches, pizzas and iced coffee fueled us up for the main event of the day, Snorkeling & Mangrove Island Kayaking.Baca selengkapnya