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Alligator at Blue Hole Key Deer Refuge Big Pine Key Lower Florida Keys 6
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The Blue Hole on Big Pine Key: Everything You Need to Know to Visit

The Blue Hole on Big Pine Key is one of the most unique features in the Florida Keys. The largest body of fresh water in the Keys, see just what you'll find at the Blue Hole. It's a great spot for wildlife watching, but you might not expect what it is you'll see here. HINT: it's a big reptile, but it doesn't belong in the Lower Keys...
Key Deer on Big Pine Key Florida Keys 1
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Seeing Key Deer on Big Pine Key: the Smallest Deer in North America

The Key Deer is an exceptionally small deer, and it's found only in the Florida Keys. A unique sort of wildlife to see, find out what makes these tiny deer special and where to see them in the Lower Keys.

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Hotel Picks

  • Row of Aqualodges at Treasure Harbor Resort Houseboats Islamorada Florida Keys 4
    Treasure Harbor Resort: a Houseboat Vacation in Islamorada
  • Exterior of Blue Flamingo Resort Key West Florida Keys 3
    The Blue Flamingo Resort (formerly the Gates and 24 North Hotels) in Key West
  • Taylor Family on Pier at Ocean Pointe Suites Key Largo Florida Keys 2020 3
    Staying at the Ocean Pointe Resort Key Largo – Condo Style Quiet Stay
  • Exterior of Flamingo Lodge at Everglades National Park Florida 3
    Flamingo Lodge in Everglades National Park – a Unique Addition to a Keys Trip

Fav Activities

  • Entrance to Florida Keys Wild Bird Center Laura Quinn Wild Bird Sanctuary Key Largo Florida Keys 1
    Visiting the Florida Keys Wild Bird Center and Sanctuary on Key Largo
  • Alligator at Blue Hole Key Deer Refuge Big Pine Key Lower Florida Keys 6
    The Blue Hole on Big Pine Key: Everything You Need to Know to Visit
  • Taylor Family doing Dolphin Swim at Dolphin Life Key Largo Florida Keys 2
    Dolphin Life Key Largo: a New Perspective on Dolphin Swims and Tours
  • Catamaran Sandbar Tour with Marathon Mermaid Cruises Florida Keys 1
    Marathon Mermaid: the Best Sandbar Tour in the Middle Keys
  • Taylor Family kayaking in 10 Thousand Islands Everglades National Park Florida 3
    Kayaking in Everglades National Park: 10,000 Islands and Gulf Coast

Wildlife

  • Alligator at Blue Hole Key Deer Refuge Big Pine Key Lower Florida Keys 6
    The Blue Hole on Big Pine Key: Everything You Need to Know to Visit
  • Taylor Family at Turtle Hospital Marathon Florida Keys 2020 1
    Visiting the Marathon Sea Turtle Hospital – a Special Florida Keys Experience
  • Sunset Watersports Catamaran snorkel at Sand Key Reef Lighthouse Key West Florida Keys 1
    Catamaran Snorkeling Tour with Sunset Watersports – Key West’s Easiest Snorkel
  • Sunset from Blu Q Honest Eco Tours Key West Florida Keys 1
    Sunset Sailing on the Blu Q Catamaran with Honest Eco Tours in Key West
  • Sunset Watersports Dolphin and Snorkeling Combo Tour – Awesome!
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