With the New Year just around the corner, we can barely contain our excitement as we ease into 2020. From brand new launches and openings on the horizon, to time-honored events, attractions and traditions that please year-after-year, there are plenty of things to look forward to in the year ahead. Whether you’re a first-timer planning...

The Arts Council, located in the historic Martin County Court House Cultural Center.  The Arts Council offers several opportunities every year for visual artists to exhibit. For festival artists and musicians, ArtsFest is a terrific community opportunity. For visual artists, the Court House Cultural Center Gallery offers a variety of options for getting involved, including...

Hiking provides an opportunity to explore our unique wildlife, and every time you go out, it’s like a mini biology lesson.  Some trails, like ones at Jonathan Dickinson Park, shelter endangered species like the Florida scrubjay and gopher tortoise, while housing more common wildlife like bald eagles, deer, and turtles. Martin County also has great...

By Ed Killer for Martin County   The southeasterlies on the Indian River Lagoon in Jensen Beach are delightful for the sailor. The predominant winds lightly buffet the western shoreline of the lagoon about 250 days a year. The naturally-occurring tradewinds wafting off the nearby Gulf Stream and protected waterway make the area a natural...

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...

House of Refuge Step back in time to the turn of the century with a visit to the House of Refuge Museum at Gilbert’s Bar.  The House of Refuge at Gilbert’s Bar is the only remaining House of Refuge. Built as one of ten along the east coast of Florida, it is the oldest structure...

Sail on the only wooden schooner for miles around.  Glide on inland waters, without the disruption of an engine.  Help raise the sails or simply sit back and relax.  Day and sunset sails are just under two hours, so bring a picnic with some snacks and beverages.  Learn from the informative captain and crew about the...

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...

A Wellness Weekend in a New Kind of Neverland Enjoying the finer things on a getaway to Martin County, FL By Katie Jackson   When my college friends and I first visited Florida on spring break, we would have laughed at the idea of a wellness weekend. But 15 years later, it was a no...

Martin County is home to amazing summer camps that your kids are “shore” to love. The Hutchinson Shores Resort & Spa has partnered with several amazing camps to offer you up to 30% off leisure rates. You will receive a Hutchinson Shores keepsake cooler bag when you register at one of these Camp Partners this summer! ...