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If there's one island I get asked about more than any other, it's Boca Chita Key. It's the most visited island in Biscayne National Park, and the first time you round the corner and see that lighthouse standing over the little harbor, you'll understand why. Here's everything you need to know before you go. Getting There: Boat Only Biscayne National Park is about 95% water, and Boca Chita Key is one of those places you can only reach by boat. There's no bridge and no ferry sch

You've booked your day on the water. Now comes the fun part: getting ready. After years of running private charters in Biscayne National Park, I've seen what makes a day go smoothly and what people wish they'd packed. Here's my captain's list, plus everything we already have waiting for you on board. Sun Protection Comes First The Miami sun on the water is no joke. It reflects off the bay, so you're getting it from above and below, even on a cloudy day. This is the most impor

Some boat days are about a single destination. This one is about putting two of my favorite things in Biscayne National Park together: the strange and wonderful houses of Stiltsville, and a lazy afternoon in clear, shallow water at the sandbar. Add the Miami skyline on the horizon, and it's about as "Miami" as a day can get. Here's how I like to plan it. What Is Stiltsville? Picture a handful of wooden houses standing on stilts in the middle of the bay, with nothing around th

"When's the best time to come?" I hear that question almost every week. The honest answer: there's no bad time to be out on Biscayne Bay. But winter and summer feel like two different parks, and knowing what each season brings will help you pick the right trip. Here's how I'd break it down after years of running charters out of Homestead. Winter: Dry, Comfortable and Busy From roughly December through April, South Florida is in its dry season, and it's easy to see why so many