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Key Deer

The Key Deer are primarily found on Big Pine Key. A distant relative of the Virginia Whitetail, they are small and grow to about 26“-32” tall. Being overy docile they are very willing to meet anyone that would approach them. Please “do not feed” the deer.
The best time to find deer is just before sunset. Ask us for best locations

Blue hole
Located on Key Deer blvd 2 miles off us1. This small brackish pond is’nt blue, but don’t let that bother you. It is home to a local alligator, turtles and numerous fish that are easily viewed from a wooden observation deck. Just beyond the pond is a nature trail. Here the trees and foliage are marked for identification.

Nature trails
Located just north of the Blue Hole. These trails wind threw the island and hammocks where trees and foliage are marked for identification.

Bat tower

Perky Bat Tower on Sugarloaf Key, mile marker 17, was constucted in 1929 by Richter C. Perky in an attempt to deplete the wicked mosquitos. Mr. Perky built the tower and brought in a flock of bats to eat the bugs. But unfortunatly the plan failed . In reality, the rumor holds that the mosquitos ate the bats.

Bahia Honda State Park Beach
Mile marker 37
Park hours: 8:00am till sunset

Pigeon Key-Marathon
This island connects to Marthon via the old Seven Mile Bridge built by Henry Flagler and his Florida east

Coast Railway
Located on this 5 acre island is the Pigeon Key Foundation and Marine Science Center.