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The start of summer is just a couple of weeks away and Florida definitely has some of the best beaches in the southeastern United States. Narrowing it down to the Florida Keys, you’re bound to find a beach you’ll like among this archipelago where relaxation is fundamental. We’ll begin the recommendations with Bahia Honda, located off of Big Pine Key. For snorkeling fans, there is arguably no better option and it truly is a paradise. The area is relatively sparse, so make sure you bring a lunch along. Long Key State Park was once the home of Long Key fishing...

The month of June not only signals the arrival of the summer season, but it is also considered Great Outdoors Month. The designation is meant to reinforce the many benefits of spending active time outdoors and the magnificence of our natural sights like forests, parks, and more. Many of us lead busy schedules, but you don’t need to go too over the top to enjoy an exciting time outdoors. In fact, you can simply pitch a tent in your own yard. If you have little ones that aren’t familiar with camping, it’s a great way to introduce them to it...

For those of you that live in South Florida, the humidity this past weekend was no joke. If you’re looking for ways to keep cool as we approach the arrival of summer, consider the following tips while you’re outdoors, some of which may seem quite obvious. Stay hydrated. Excessive sweat due to the heat or exercising only reinforces the need to ensure you’re drinking water. Think of your body as though it were an air conditioner of sorts. When you get hot, your internal A/C switches on and you start to sweat. As with an A/C, the coolant needs to...

Have you ever heard of the chemical N,N-diethyl-meta-toluamide? You may recognize it by its more familiar shorthand name of DEET. This active ingredient is found in the majority of insect repellents to help keep mosquitoes away and it’s been around since about the 1940s. If you’ve ever watched videos of how mosquitoes “bite” someone, you’ve likely noticed that they don’t so much bite you. Instead, the female mosquito sticks its straw-like mouth called a proboscis to pierce the skin and draw blood. With that in mind, you may be curious if the same approach is used when there is DEET-enhanced...