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  • Bahia Honda State Recreation Area
    Bahia Honda State Recreation Area

    Very heavily forested, with great nature trails. Fascinating snorkeling, too (see Bahia Honda State Park).

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    • Top 10 Nature Preserves
  • Bicycling

    There is no doubt that bicycling is one of the best ways to see the Keys. The roads are fairly bike-friendly, especially in Key West, and bicycle rentals are readily available.

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    • Top 10 Sports Activities in the Keys
  • Boating and Sailing
    Boating and Sailing

    The many dozens of marinas in the Keys are full of companies ready to rent you whatever kind of boat you would like – or to take you out, if you prefer.

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    • Top 10 Sports Activities in the Keys
  • Coral

    Although it appears to be insensate rock, coral is actually a living organism, and a very fragile one at that, easily damaged by the slightest touch.

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    • Top 10 Plants and Animals in the Keys
  • Crane Point Hammock Museums and Nature Center

    Walk the nature trails to Florida Bay and check out the Museum of Natural History of the Florida Keys and the Adderly Town Historic Site.

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    • Top 10 Nature Preserves
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  • Double-Crested Cormorant

    Notable for its S-curved neck, distinctive beak, and spectacular diving skills, this is one of the most fascinating of Keys birds.

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    • Top 10 Plants and Animals in the Keys
  • Egrets
    Egrets

    Similar to herons are the great egret, the snowy egret (distinguishable by its black legs and yellow feet), and the reddish egret.

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    • Top 10 Plants and Animals in the Keys
  • Fishing

    Deep-sea fishermen find the Keys to be paradise. With the Gulf Stream nearby, these waters offer the most varied fishing imaginable. Boat trips are easy to come by; try the Key West Fishing Club.

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    • Top 10 Sports Activities in the Keys
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  • Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary

    Looe Key Reef is one of the Keys’ most spectacular coral reefs and is great for snorkeling and diving. Call for information about boat trips to the best spots.

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    • Top 10 Nature Preserves
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  • Florida Keys Wild Bird Rehabilitation Center

    A safe haven for recovering Keys birds of all types. Healed ones are set free, if they like.

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    • Top 10 Nature Preserves
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