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Storm in the Marquesas

Storm in the Marquesas

By:Geoff Colmes
“Back when we were running Fishabout out to the Marquesas, we had a system that worked. But no system’s perfect. Especially when July weather...
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The Legend of Leafy Way

The Legend of Leafy Way

By:Geoff Colmes
  The Legend of Leafy Way   It was the late 1960s, and like so many places, Coconut Grove had lost something it would never get back. We...
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Gamble Rodgers State Park

Gamble Rogers State Park

By:Geoff Colmes
Gamble Rogers State Park   Located just south of Flagler Beach, Gamble Rogers State Park is one of Florida’s few non-private beachside...
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Skir Dhu, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia

Skir Dhu, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia

By:Geoff Colmes
  Skir Dhu. Cape Breton, Nova Scotia   Cape Breton had been on our bucket list for years; a place of rugged coastlines, lighthouses, winding...
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A Week in a Lighthouse – Sitka, Alaska

A Week in a Lighthouse – Sitka, Alaska

By:Geoff Colmes
  A Week in a Lighthouse – Sitka, Alaska   After a visit with our daughter, Eliza Leigh, in Ketchikan, she joined us for a week in Sitka, where...
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Anastasia State Park

Anastasia State Park

By:Geoff Colmes
Anastasia State Park     Anastasia State Park wasn’t on our shortlist, but after we arrived, we knew we made the right call.  Located to the...
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Crooked River State Park

Crooked River State Park

By:Geoff Colmes
Crooked River State Park   Crooked River State Park, located near St. Mary’s in the southeastern corner of Georgia, offers a great getaway along...
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Fort Clinch State Park

Fort Clinch State Park

By:Geoff Colmes
Fort Clinch State Park   Located near Jacksonville, Fort Clinch State Park sits on Amelia Island in northeastern Florida. Spanning over 1,400...
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Everglades National Park Entrance Fees

Everglades National Park began collecting entrance fees for all park visitors on January 10, 2019 – including anglers with licensed fishing guides, Effective January 2025, 7-day passes will be $35 per person. You may also purchase an annual Everglades National Park pass for $70. Children aged 15 and under are always admitted free.