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Journeys: Nature + Outdoors

Commune with the Natural Wonders of the Lower Keys

Sponsored by The Florida Keys & Key West

Merritt Island Fl. -- The best place to see wildlife is along the Black Point Wildlife Drive. The 7-mile, one-way drive follows a dike road around several shallow marsh impoundments and through pine flatwoods. This provides an excellent place to see waterfowl (in season), wading birds, shorebirds and raptors. Alligators, river otters, bobcats, various species of snakes, and other wildlife may be visible as well. A self-guiding brochure (available near the drive entrance) will provide information on things to look for. Driving time is approximately 40 minutes.

There is a $10 fee (cash or check) per vehicle for a day pass or you can purchase a yearly pass for $25 at the Visitor Information Center. Duck Stamps, America the Beautiful Passes (annual, senior, and access), and Canaveral National Seashore passes may be substituted for the refuge pass. Photo by Peter W. Cross

Journeys: United States

An All-Ages Adventure at Daytona Beach and the Space Coast

June 10, 2022 09:36 AM

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Visit Florida

Gulf Shores and Orange Beach Outdoor Adventure

Journeys: United States

An Outdoorsy Paradise in Alabama’s Beaches

From hiking, biking, and fishing to parasailing, immerse yourself in nature when you visit Gulf Shores and Orange Beach.

Sponsored by Bermuda Tourism Authority

Unpacked, the Podcast

S5, E9: He’s Been Designing California’s Outdoors for Decades. Here’s What He’s Learned.

On this special live episode of Unpacked, host Aislyn Greene talks with San Francisco native and landscape architect Roderick Wyllie about what it means to design spaces that feel unmistakably, undeniably Californian.

March 30, 2026 11:13 AM

The Best Meal You’ll Eat in Portland Comes Straight from the Oregon Coast

Travel Tales

What 400 Miles of Hitchhiking the Oregon Coast Taught Me About Home

This week on Travel Tales by Afar, writer Santi Elijah Holley shares his 400-mile hitchhiking journey through Oregon—a leap of faith that tested whether a young Black man could find belonging in one of America’s whitest states.

August 6, 2025 05:50 PM

An aerial view of Paris at sunset. The Eiffel tower is visible in front of the city skyline.

Journeys: Europe

8 Amazing Days in London and Paris

July 26, 2022 05:26 PM

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Adventures by Disney

The lagoon, beach, and famous Rainbow Tower

Journeys: Resorts

Bask in Family-Friendly Fun in the Heart of This Island Destination

Sponsored by Hilton

Unpacked, the Podcast

S5, E19: Feel-Good Fridays | Pottery, a History-Making Pilot, and a Salmon Race Worth Following

On this Feel Good Friday episode of Unpacked by Afar, the team celebrates baby salmon heading to sea, United’s first female senior pilot, and the joy of following pottery signs through rural Minnesota.

May 25, 2026 05:44 PM

The sun setting over the patterned rock formations of Giant’s Causeway, Ireland

Journeys: Europe

The Perfect 10-Day Itinerary for First Timers Visiting Ireland

Never Been to Ireland? Hike, dine, and play your way through a land of vibrant culture and wild beauty on this tour through Dublin, Northern Ireland, the Lakelands, and the Wild Atlantic Way.

Sponsored by Tourism Ireland

Houses built into a hill alongside a stone brick road

Journeys: Europe

Tokaj: World-Class Wines and Jewish Heritage

August 1, 2022 04:18 PM

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Judy Perl

Panoramic view Sunrise and mist over bright green hilly rice fields in Northern Thailand.

Journeys: Asia

2 Weeks Off-the-Beaten Path in Thailand

From the canals of Bangkok to the scenic paths of national parks, explore sides of Thailand most travelers never see with this 14-day itinerary.

Sponsored by Tourism Authority of Thailand

Journeys: Nature + Outdoors

A 5-Day Guide to Reefs and Relaxation in St. Thomas

Spend your days swimming with tropical fish and your evenings enjoying the island’s vibrant dining and shopping.

Sponsored by U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Tourism

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