| If you make sure one stop in Key Largo, make | | | | available, too. |
| sure it's at John Pennekamp Coral Reef State | | | | Besides the swirl of natural coral life below, |
| Park (305-451-1202; MM 102/5 Oceanside, Key | | | | interested divers can catch a glimpse of the |
| Largo; 1/2 people $3.50/6, per extra person 50 | | | | Christ of the Abyss, an 8 1/2 ft. 4000 pounce |
| cents; 8am-sunset), the first underwater park in | | | | bronze sculpture of Jesus - a copy of a similar |
| the USA. Its amazing geography covers 75 sq | | | | sculpture off the coast of Genoa, Italy, in the |
| miles of ocean with living coral reef, plus 170 | | | | Mediterranean Sea. And if getting on or in the |
| acres of land with walking trails that include the | | | | water is not for you, get a taste of what's out |
| Wild Tamarind Nature Trail. The are is home to air | | | | there at the visitor center, which has an excellent |
| plants, gumbo-limbo, wild bamboo, Jamaica | | | | 30,000-gallon aquarium showcasing living coral and |
| dogwood, crabwood and wild tramarind. | | | | tropical fish and plant life, plus a theater showing |
| The best feature, though, is the full program of | | | | continuous nature videos. |
| ranger-led activities, though, is the full program of | | | | The park offers great ranger-led program |
| ranger-led activities, with a great range of options | | | | including nature walks through mangrove and |
| when it comes to exploring the Florida reef. You | | | | hardwood hammocks, a campfire program, and a |
| can take a glass-bottomed boat or snorkel-sailing | | | | lecture series. Plus, you don't even have to leave |
| tour; go on straight-up snorkeling trips or diving | | | | at closing time if you opt for tent or RV camping |
| excursions; or rent canoes or kayaks | | | | (800,326,3521), but be sure to make reservation, |
| (305-451-1621) to journey through a 3-mile | | | | as the 47 sites fill up fast. |
| network of canoe trails. Power-boat rentals are | | | | |