By Ed Killer for Martin County The egrets barely flinch as nine people silently cruise along the cool black waters of the St. Lucie River’s winding mangrove-lined South Fork. As the wading birds preen their white feathers, a group of rowers reach forward until the blades of their oars catch the water. They then pull...

Indian River Lagoon and St. Lucie River Paddling Trails Explore here Paddling Trail Description: The Martin County paddling trails span 37.7 miles of two river systems – the Indian River Lagoon and St. Lucie River. The Indian River Lagoon portion of the trail is 16.2 miles long and stretches between Jensen Beach and Hobe Sound.  This...

Winter in South Florida is a festival of perfect weather, sunny and breezy days, and picturesque adventures. Escape the frigid temperatures and gray skies of the North and find the all-year-long beaches, the painted sunsets and the endless possibilities of winter in Martin County. Here are just a few ideas: Hiking Martin County is home to...

  Indian River Drive The name says it all for Indian River Drive. Part of Florida’s 130-mile Indian River Scenic Highway, Indian River Drive provides an opportunity to leave behind the busy main roads and tourist traps for a leisurely cruise up Florida’s coast. Get a glimpse of the simplicity and realness of the true...

Jonathan Dickinson State Park is one of Martin County’s true treasures of natural beauty and fun for anyone. There are several activities that can keep people of all sorts active and involved. Daring visitors enjoy the adventurous and scenic opportunities of the park, while there are also available relaxing amenities for those who have come...

Driving down US1, the land of the surrounding state park is white sand and orange vines. There are scrub palms and wildflowers, but inside the park gates, there is so much more. Jonathan Dickinson State Park reaches out through 10,500 acres, and weaved through every inch are possibilities of adventure. The most common destination for...

Coastal Camp-cation Grown-ups can play while the kids are away in Martin County, Florida Jake (Dad) A three-in-one family vacation is our new favorite way to travel. Here’s how it went for us in Martin County, Florida: Independent kid adventures at day camp, with all the benefits of sleep-away camp, without the drawback of losing...

Get your head in the game on these Martin County golf courses. Willoughby Golf Club Play golf surrounded by towering trees and natural wetlands at Willoughby Golf Club in Stuart, Florida. With 6,701 yards of land and more than 55 bunkers, this club is perfect for the new or veteran golfer. This course is carved...

By Hallie Jones Martin County has wondrous parks that embody the county’s beauty. Here is a list of parks you should visit: William G. “Doc” Myers Park Loxahatchee Queen at Jonathan Dickinson State Park Port Mayaca Park Big Mound Park Langford Park Indian RiverSide Park Pitchford’s By The Sea RV Park Savannas Preserve State Park Allapattah...

By: Jon Berry Many onlookers see kiteboarders ripping waves or sending huge jumps and immediately say to themselves, “Looks fun, but I could never do that.” The purpose of this article is to debunk that myth. Following are some quick facts about learning to kiteboard that, we hope, will allow you to realize that pretty much...