Blogs from Chokoloskee Island, Everglades National Park, Florida, United States, North America

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Chokoloskee Island was man made by shell deposits by Calusa Indians over centuries of time. They created "high ground" for protection in the event of storms. The island was only accessible by boat until 1956 when the causeway was constructed. From the air it looks like a stingray with the causeway as the tail. Chokoloskee, isn't even in the AAA travel book! There is one restaurant, the Havana Cafe, with wonderful Cuban food, and a funky gallery of local art and local authors' books that does double duty as a kayak outfitter business. There is a wonderful little museum "Smallwoods Store," once a trading post and post office. We're adjacent to a marina and a very modest motel here at the ultra luxe Chokoloskee Outdoor Resort (RV Park) which takes up about 1/4 of the island's ... read more
Kayakers Prepping for Sunset Paddle
JT's Gallery & Kayak Outfitters
The Inner Lake


Choskoloskee Island and Everglades City are full of surprises. The RV Resort is over the top. The island is wildly beautiful; but those amazing Floridian Landscapers have been doing their magic here and there to give it some finish (note nicely balanced here and there). We are near the entrance to Everglades National Park and will be exploring Shark Valley, possibly taking a two hour tram into the heart of the Everglades, and taking an airboat tour. Meanwhile, it is so wonderful here with temps in the 80s and bright sunshine, that we have slowed down our usual pace and are actually hanging out at the resort, lounging by the pool, reading our books, and relaxing. Gotta get going through as there is much to see and do here. So much so that we are extending ... read more
Rod & Gun Lodge
Verandah - Rod & Gun Lodge
Funky Grandeur




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