MaineGal

I'm flying in to Key West March 24th and plan on spending 5-6 days on the Keys and in the Everglades on my own before meeting up with friends on Merritt Island Island for 5-6 days. I'm looking for ideas on selecting things to do for the Keys/Everglades part of the trip, so many choices. I'd like to do some kayaking, snorkeling and hiking or cycling. I'm thinking of staying at the Everglades Hostel to possibly do some group tour and hook up with other travelers. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

BigRed

If you're an outdoors person, every trip to Key West should include the trip out to the Dry Tortugas....Do a search of my name and you'll find several things I've said about them

BigRed

Sorry, hit post too soon......

As far as the Glades go, the two places we've enjoyed the most are the cycling the Shark Valley at the north part of the park and doing the Anahinga Trail in the Southern part.

I love the Everglades

cd

Will you be renting a car in Key West? You will enjoy the ride from Key West up to the Everglades. It is beautiful. I agree with walking the Anhinga Trail, the wildlife there is amazing and it is only .5 mile. A good place to snorkel would be Pennecamp State Park in Key Largo http://www.pennekamppark.com/ It is 22 miles from the Anhinga Trail.

MaineGal

I have a car reserved for the day after I arive in Key West and will drive to the Everglades

cd

MaineGal
It will take you about 3hrs to drive from Key West to Homestead, Florida which is the closest entrance into the Everglades. Of course, longer if you stop to snorkel. Have a great time!