Recent Adventures
CGYC to Matheson Hammock
One of my favorite places to hike. From the Coral Gables Youth Center, it’s about an 11-mile roundtrip walk and will take around 4 hours if you spend some time hanging out at the waterfront. The one problem is that if you go after heavy rain or even just during the...
Merrick Park to Prado Entrance and Biltmore Hotel
Woven Tales of Merrick Park to Prado, with Echoes from the Biltmore Setting out from the bustling splendor of The Shops at Merrick Park, I stepped into a sun-drenched journey that promised to merge contemporary elegance with echoes of Coral Gables' storied past. The...
Merrick Park to Coral Gables Water Tower
Between Splendor and Simplicity: A Merrick Park to Coral Gables Water Tower Odyssey Introduction Overview of Coral Gables The allure of The Shops at Merrick Park The Beginning: The Shops at Merrick Park Spanish architectural motifs and modern designs Tranquil ambiance...
CGYC to Key Biscayne’s Crandon Park
In the bustling heart of Miami, life is an endless swirl of neon lights, pastel Art Deco, and the hum of city chatter. It's easy to forget that Miami, for all its glitz and glamour, is ensconced by nature’s beauty, a tropical paradise teeming with hidden wonders. And...
Private Hike to Snake Mountain
It's Private, but Worth it. Growing up, many of my summers were spent in the scenic locales of western North Carolina. Places like Beech Mountain, Boone, Blowing Rock, Highlands, and Cashiers served as a cool refuge from South Florida's sizzle. It was our escape, with...