Beyond stylish Miami’s southern edge, coral forests and planes are believed to have surfaced from vast waters and, with help from Midwest Wisconsin, came to form sultry islands with a rich and enchanting past. On and around the mangrove-fringed isles, pirates plundered passing vessels, rum runners slipped in illicit booze and treasure hunters reaped wealth from the belly of commanding seas.
These are the Florida Keys -- more than 800 in all. Some 30 or so are united by bridges, the Gulf of Mexico on one side, the Atlantic Ocean on the other. Many people visit these American islands to escape frigid winters. Few realize that a warm waterway borne between Key West and Cuba prevents them from having to endure permanent winters.
Historic Wallking Guides: Florida Keys takes readers back in time and off the beaten path from Homestead and Florida City to Key West and then on a series of themed walks throughout the southernmost American City. The guidebook is available through Destinworld Publishing and on Amazon.com. This blog is designed to keep readers up to date, and your comments and updates are welcome.
