Shell Key is an island that the OCG campers kayak out to for one of their three field trips. When they get to the island, all the girls get to participate in several activities. We had a shell race, ...

Ever stumbled upon a place so magical it feels like you’ve discovered a secret the rest of the world somehow missed? That’s Shell Key Preserve in Tierra Verde, Florida for you. Nature’s jewelry box ...

If you’re itching for an adventure that’s a stone’s throw away, Shell Key Preserve might just tick all your boxes. Nestled off the Gulf Coast of Florida, this little slice of paradise is a secret too ...

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 ...

Follow along on a Tierra Verde kayak tour through mangrove tunnels to reach Irma’s Pass on Shell Key. Preserve. Photo by Cameron Healy You don’t have to travel to places like the Everglades for a ...

ON SHELL KEY — Suzi Kinter picked her way down the white sandy beach, noting the stagnant, murky water pooled nearby. "The water here used to be crystal clear," she said. "You could see 10 feet down." ...