Taken from the first quarter 2019 “Gone Coastal” column with permission from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Article by Amanda Nalley  When you are on a boat, it’s hard to imagine boundaries. The sea is the sea. Wave after wave, it all looks the same. Above-water landmarks are few and far between. There...

Spring has arrived in South Florida! Keep reading for a list of reasons to discover Martin County this spring. Perfect Weather With average temperatures hovering around 80 degrees, springtime in Martin County is a sunshine lover’s dream. Our warm spring weather is perfect for beach sitting, kayaking, biking, hiking, fishing and every other outdoor activity imaginable....

By Jennifer Bradley Franklin Photograph by Ohana Bus They say there’s someone out there for everyone, but in Martin County, we say there’s something for every kind of traveler. Tucked on Florida’s southeastern coast, the collection of 10 beachside communities is naturally quaint, offering unique experiences, all infused with natural, old Florida appeal. With its...

Indian River Lagoon and St. Lucie River Paddling Trails 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 portion of...

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...

Now entering its 6th year, the Marathon of the Treasure Coast has solidified its line up for the 2019 race weekend which kicks off on Friday, March 1.  This year’s event gets off to a rocking start with the Rock & Run Music Festival presented by Earthtones, headlined on Friday night by world-renowned singer songwriter Ana...

This list will prove that making a trip to Martin County needs to be one of your 2019 New Year’s resolutions! Keep reading for a list of reasons to visit Martin County this year. Beautiful Beaches From Bathtub Reef Beach to Hobe Sound Beach, white sands and aquamarine water are both bountiful in our coastal...

The Okeechobee Waterway: Cruising the water that connects the seas Florida is best known to boaters for the water around its edges, which is no wonder with more than 2,000 miles of tidal shoreline open to the sea. But the interior of Florida is almost as wet as its shoreline, with some 30,000 inland lakes covering over 3 million acres. With...

With a wide variety of outdoor activities, delicious dining options, beautiful beaches and awe-inspiring natural wonders, there is no shortage of things to do in Hobe Sound, Florida. Blowing Rocks Preserve Want to see the largest Anastasia limestone outcropping on the state’s east coast? Then you have to visit Blowing Rocks Preserve in Hobe Sound, Florida!...

The U.S. Customs Facility at the Martin County Airport, Witham Field, is the first intermodal clearance facility of its kind built in Florida. This facility allows Martin County boaters, pilots, residents and visitors to conveniently clear U.S. Customs without having to travel to Fort Pierce or West Palm Beach. This project began in September of 2010 during the...