Imagine leaving Marco Island, Florida, one of the 10,000 Islands in the Gulf of Mexico. You’re aboard the “Dolphin Explorer”. This is an eco-experience that introduces science and nature to young and young of heart explorers. The Everglades have the alligators, but the salt water areas have the dolphins. Time to find them in their natural habitat. If you ask my son the highlight of his 11th year on Earth, he would say, “Seeing the dolphins on Marco Island”. We found this gem in the National … [Read more...]
Archives for June 2016
How to Find an Everglades Airboat with Alligators
How to Find an Everglades Airboat with Alligators The Florida Everglades provides an important habitat for a number of rare and endangered species. You are likely to find alligators on just about any airboat tour in Florida. Family vacations wouldn't be complete without fun, educational, and exciting activities you can enjoy together. Florida is perfect for a "playcation". There are a ton of activities for families in Florida from DOLPHINS to ALLIGATORS, children's museums, beaches … [Read more...]
How to make Tie-Dye Peacock Feathers
Our Tie-Dye Turkey has been a hit for a long time on this site. I'm happy to say that we've expanded to .... Peacocks! I can't think of a more beautiful bird than a peacock. The colors are exquisite. I have fond memories of seeing one at the San Diego Zoo roaming freely. This awesome project can be done at home, camp, or in the classroom. How to make Tie-Dye Peacock Feathers Supplies for Tie-Dye Peacock Feathers: coffee filters (click here) Crayola Markers: Classic … [Read more...]
Where to Find the Best Shells
Where to Find the Best Shells Our favorite place to collect the best shells is around Naples, Florida. The Gulf Coast surpasses all other beaches we’ve been to for shells. We’ve created countless items from our collected shells over the years. Our favorite crafts include: ornaments, wreathes, memory jars, and simple candle and shell displays. Not only is Florida known for Disney World, but it is known for it's dolphins, alligators, and Legoland. On the first day of our tip to Naples we … [Read more...]