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Exploring Loggerhead Key, the most REMOTE lighthouse in the US

A shipwreck. A lighthouse. The ghost of a marine lab. And turtles—sometimes. Today we’re visiting Loggerhead Key, the biggest island in the Dry Tortugas. This 49-acre stretch is a little slice of paradise, with beautiful beaches, lush vegetation, clear waters, winding trails, and breathtaking views. From 1904 to 1939, the Carnegie Marina Biological Laboratory conducted […]

The Adventure Begins: We Leave the Dock!

We’ve made it! It’s finally time to leave the dock and set sail on the adventure of a lifetime. After one last family goodbye—to Cole’s mom and stepdad—we spent the evening before our departure on final chores. With a few more goodbyes at Regatta Point Marina (check out what our neighbors Tom and Cheryl gave […]