Previous Cover Stories

Exploring the Everglades with Captain Sterling (Fall, 2002)
There they were, four of them swimming together and seemingly conducting a little show for us as one would do the occasional jump and dive. “So much for the idea of jumping not being a natural dolphin behavior!” exclaims Captain Sterling.

Quiet Waters Park, Florida (Fall, 2002)
Quiet Waters Park is a great trail for beginners or advanced mountain bike riders. It have challenging trails that takes you through trees, over natural bridges, and around several beautiful lakes.

A Day at Red Reef Park (Summer, 2002)
These mounds are usually teeming with life, blue tangs, parrotfish, snappers, full of sergeant majors, and an occasional barracuda or two.

Tarpon Fishing in the Florida Keys (Spring, 2002)
You're entranced by the crystal clear bluish green water and you find your mind drifting. You notice how the color is reflected in the small clouds above you.

Costa Rica's Scuba Diving Pioneer (April, 2002)
Many dive sites have yet to be explored. Slipping through these waters, divers may be lucky enough to see species with names as colorful as spinner dolphins, pilot whales...

Bird Watching in Florida (Fall, 2001)
St. Mark's National Wildlife Refuge is one of my very favorite birding hot spots. It is located on the Florida Panhandle just south of Tallahassee.

Skydive Key West with Skylar (Fall, 2001)
When we opened the door, it was windy and noisy suddenly; Skylar didn’t like that at all and I had a doubt as of whether I wanted to go through with the jump.

Orlando Dive and Snorkel (Fall, 2001)
Swim with the Manatees in the Orlando area. They are gentle and slow-moving. Most of their time is spent eating, resting, and in travel. Manatees are completely herbivorous.

Kayaking in the Keys (Summer, 2001)
Floating on the sea was glorious. As we practiced our paddling and got comfortable moving through the clear bay water, the sun shone down to illuminate the ocean floor.

Dominica (June, 2000)
As we made our approach to land in Dominica, I was awestruck at the incredible jungle scenery and mountainous terrain “ not a single hotel chain\ or high rise in site “ just the Atlantic Ocean, and the tops of coconut palm trees.

Cozumel (April, 2000)
Cozumel is the largest inhabited island in the Mexican Republic and the oldest in the Caribbean group. Nestled just 12 miles off the eastern coast of the Yucatan Peninsula, it's surface is approximately 80 percent jungle.

Key West (Dec, 1999)
Beautiful weather, crystal oceans, great food, fun and relaxation all in a beautiful historic setting

The West Indian Manatee (July 1999)
Learn more about these gentle giants who make their home in the warm waters off Florida.

Florida, its more than Disney World (May, 1999)
A view through one man's eyes of what else Florida has to offer. If you think Florida is all Mickey Mouse and Disney World, you should read this story.

Previous Local Reports

My Bicycle ride to Key Largo (Spring, 2000) - by Lenette Marie
The challenges of training for 100 mile bike ride from Miami to Key Largo

Celebrate the Manatee (Jan, 2000) - by By Don Rogers
Numerous manatees hang out in Crystal River during the winter to take advantage of the warmer inland waters and springs.

Riding a Harley Davidson in the Florida Keys (Nov, 1999)
If you like to drive and being on the open road in a car, then you will love to challenge yourself to ride a motorcycle.

Skydive Photography (Oct, 1999) - by Kelly McQuillen
The twin-engine plane soars 2 1/2 miles above the earth, slipping gracefully through the air at 90mph. Suddenly the door opens and the thundering wind rushes in to fill the cabin with brisk air.

Florida State Parks (July 1999)
Homossa State Park - Located just 75 miles North of Tampa and St. Petersburg, and 90 miles West of Orlando on the West coast of Florida, the Homossa State Park was first inhabited by the Calusa and Seminole Indians.

Bahia Honda State Park - What makes the 13 acres of Bahia Honda State Park located in the big pine key so special, is that it is the only island in the Florida keys that can boast extensive sandy beaches.

Previous Personalities

Meet Caroline McNamara Her trip to Belize (Summer, 2001)
The trip from Belize City to Ambergris Caye takes 15 minutes on a puddle jumper and about 1 hour by boat.

Meet Phil Sekora and his wife Melanie of Big Red Balloon (Feb, 2000)
Flying in a balloon is so gentle and peaceful that one feels like you are standing on a very stable platform as the world moves around you.

Meet Steve d'Oliveira - Editor of Florida Underwater Magazine (Dec, 1999)
I remember the sensation and thrill of breathing underwater for the first time. I suppose it was inevitable.

Meet Captain Spencer Slate, Dive Operator - Key Largo, FL (Oct, 1999)
Key Largo is a great place to visit on vacation, as the island has its fair share of colorful and interesting people. Captain Slate, the owner of Atlantis Dive Center, is one of those people.

Meet Randall Rush Dive Instructor - Miami, FL (July 1999)
Learn what inspired him to make a video teaching divers to be environmentally conscious.

Meet Nicki LaPierre - One of Florida's youngest Dolphin Handlers (May, 1999)
Nicki, a slender a 24 year old with a great tan, found her dream job three years ago as a dolphin handler in the beautiful Florida Keys. Her cheerful attitude clearly displays the passion she has for what she does.

 Previous Travel

See what Hilary & Ron had to say about their trip to Amelia Island and St. Augustine, FL (Feb, 2000)
It has to be one of our favorite places in the State. We loved it. The best way we could describe it to friends back home was that it reminded us of the set in the movie Jaws.....Amityville.

Tim Mulvihill's trip to Grand Bahama Island (Feb, 2000)
On my recent trip to Grand Bahama Island I enjoyed the beautiful beaches, clear warm
water, and a terrific snorkeling adventure. I had never experienced anything quite like the clear water and smooth white sand...

Blaski Barbara's trip to Hopetown on Elbow Cay in the Abacos Bahama Island (Feb, 2000)
The water is incredible there. We did some snorkeling in a couple of the protected reefs. I have always had a fear of water (other than swimming at the shore) so it was a big step for me to get out there and snorkel.

Anneli's trip to Bahamas & Dominican Republic (Feb, 2000)
We can recommend Dominican Republic with it's beautiful nature.  There are several guides taking small groups up in the mountains to rainforest and waterfalls which are not experienced anywhere else.

Cindy Dionne loves Florida and the nature it provides. (Dec, 1999)
I moved to South Florida five years ago from Massachusetts and it didn't take me long to fall in love with the everglades and the wildlife that call it home.