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are given with a chance for a dolphin LOWER KEYS A Natural Escape!
encounter or other exciting interaction as
well. Located at MM 59.
CURRY HAMMOCK STATE PARK A
group of islands with great swimming, a
playground, picnic tables, grills, and
showers. A forest of thatch palms is found
here. For info, call (305) 289-2690
Located along both sides of US Highway
1 starting at Mile Marker 56.2. Entrance
is on the ocean side of US Highway 1.
CAPTAIN HOOK'S FISH PONDS Daily
fish feeding at 4:00 pm. You will see
sharks, rays, eels, tarpon, snapper,
groupers, and more. (800) CPT-HOOK
Located at Mile Marker 53 (11833
Overseas Hwy) in Marathon.
CRANE POINT Features a Museum of
Natural History, a Children's Museum,
nature trails, and the Adderley House
historic site. Located at 5550 Overseas
Hwy, Marathon. (305) 743-9100
HAWKS CAY RESORT, MARINA &
VILLAS Duck Key features 61 acres of
fabulous private-island atmosphere, with
great fishing, all kinds of water sports,
fine dining, a spa, and more, all at a superb
resort. Turn onto Duck Key at MM61.
(800) 432-2242
CO-CO PLUM BEACH This tiny,
natural beach has few amenities, but it is
the one beach that is dog friendly.
Baggies provided. Located at MM 54.5,
ocean side.
Geologists note that the characteristics of
the Lower Keys are similar to the
Appalachian Ridge and may be a long-
removed part of it. Comprised of Big Pine
Key, Bahia Honda Key (which has a mile
of sandy beach), Summerland Key, Big
Torch and Little Torch Keys, Cudjoe Key,
Sugarloaf Key, and Big Coppitt Key. A
natural tropical wilderness where you can
relax, snorkel, scuba dive, kayak, fish, or
ride a bicycle through Key Deer country.
The reefs are pristine in and around Looe
Key for divers to enjoy. Big game fishing
can also be on your agenda in the Lower
Keys.
LOWER KEYS POINTS OF INTEREST:
BAHIA HONDA STATE PARK Known
for beautiful beaches, magnificent
sunsets, and excellent snorkeling. Rent a
kayak or snorkeling gear, visit the nature
center, camp or stay in a cabin, or go
fishing for large gamefish beneath the
bridge. The Flagler Bridge off the
southern peninsula, with the train trestle
and the automobile span curving above it,
is the original Bahia Honda Bridge, and is
now a national historical site. (305) 872-
2353
NATIONAL KEY DEER REFUGE On
Big Pine Key there are about 300
miniature deer, a subspecies of the
Virginia white tail deer on the mainland.
There is a strictly enforced low speed limit
here simply because these deer commonly
become casualties on the highway.