Category Archives: Everglades

Palm Tree Farm in the Miami Redlands

Palm Tree Farm in the Redlands

Miami is a very diverse community – one of the oldest areas of Miami is referred to as the Redlands. One of the oldest areas of Miami, and still today primarily utilized for farming and tourism, it’s a rich area full of interesting sites. If … Read More

Orangutan at Monkey Jungle Miami

Orangutan at Monkey Jungle

Miami’s Redlands hosts one of the most unique animal attractions I’ve ever seen – Monkey Jungle. A local Miami attraction since 1933, Monkey Jungle isn’t a high-tech, shiny, plastic tourist trap. Instead, it’s an old-school attraction that has survived the hurricanes of Florida for over … Read More

Gator Surprise in the Everglades

Gator Surprise in the Everglades

Miami is a great place to explore – especially the Everglades. One Saturday afternoon I was out looking for an abandoned NIKE base in Southwest Miami (aka the Everglades) and when I found the place, it was about 200 yards behind a locked gate. Quite … Read More