Shell Key Preserve offers untouched beaches perfect for swimming, shelling, and birdwatching. Access the island only by boat, kayak, or ferry, as there are no roads or bridges. Its unspoiled beauty ...

Those looking to escape development entirely will enjoy Shell Key Preserve. More than 1,800 protected acres – which include their own barrier island – is a place for humans to connect with the beauty ...

Known as “Sunshine City,” St. Petersburg, Florida, has been a long-time vacation favorite for good reason. The St. Petersburg-Clearwater area welcomes about 14 million visitors annually, drawing folks ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Take an adventure to Shell Key Preserve in a completely clear kayak – just south of St. Pete Beach! Get Up and Go Kayaking Tampa ...

Two beloved Pinellas County nature preserves totaling nearly 5,000 acres of culturally and ecologically significant land could lose their funding in the upcoming county budget. The proposed 2027 ...

Meanwhile, county leaders say securing state funding for both parks will be a priority. Kayakers arrive near the boardwalk at Weedon Island Preserve in this 2023 file photo. County officials are ...