Month: July 2021

August 4, 2021:  Great American Outdoors Day at the Refuge

August 4 marks the first celebration of Great American Outdoors Day across federal lands.  It is now one of six fee-free days the government has designated throughout the year.  “Ding” Darling also celebrates with the unveiling of a spotting scope engineered specifically for colorblind viewers, and other free onsite activities.

Among the 560 refuges in the National Wildlife Refuge System,  » Read more

We recently came across Ocean Beach Bulletin, which bills themselves as a beach resource to learn about the best destinations for a seaside getaway.

Topping their list of their “8 Amazing Places to Visit in Florida” was Sanibel Island, described as follows:

Sanibel Island is known for its untouched natural beauty, pristine beaches, and 22 miles of dedicated bike paths.  » Read more

Thistle Lodge Beachfront Restaurant

“From tasting the flakiest snapper with fresh mango slaw to raising a salt-rimmed margarita kissed by local limes, nothing makes Southwest Florida dining better than a gentle breeze at your back and an eyeful of our blue-green waters. If you know where to look, there is no shortage of Gulf-side bistros, charming watering holes lining canals and stilted bungalows hunkering between mangroves on back bays.”  » Read more

“Sometimes the smallest step in the right direction

ends up being the biggest step of your life. 

Tiptoe if you must, but take the step.”

– Naeem Callaway

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A “Super Fun Time” alert!

Bundle excitement, tranquility, thrills and intimacy all into one unique adventure when you operate your own 2-person catamaran through the winding and breathtaking waterways of the nearby 10,000 Islands.

Explore backwaters and beautiful mangrove tunnels aboard Craigcat powerboats.  The two-person motorized catamarans are just over 11 feet long, have two side-by-side seats and a Bimini top for shade.  » Read more

Photo from TheInsatiableTraveler.com

“Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of riding a bike.” — John F Kennedy

Writer Susan Portnoy recently included one of our favorite pasttimes in her article “8 Cool Outdoor Adventures in Florida That Aren’t on a Beach,” recently published on TheInsatiableTraveler.com.

Susan writes:

Sanibel Island is famous for beachcombing,  » Read more

Photo from PureWow.com

We found this little nugget on PureWow.com, commenting that you haven’t truly experienced Florida’s beauty until you visit their list of gorgeous locations that deserve a spot on your travel bucket list.

Sanibel Island is described as “heaven on a beach.”

They explain:  “Beyond the miles of crystal-clear waters, there are thousands of patterned seashells waiting to be collected up and down the shoreline.  » Read more

This land was made for you and me!

From all of us at Ocean’s Reach,

wishing you and your family a

Happy Independence Day!  » Read more

Photo from The Beaches of Fort Myers and Sanibel 

“One cannot collect all the beautiful shells on the beach.”

Challenge accepted! 

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Photo:  USA Today

Some say that seashells are just love letters in the sand …

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