Tucked between the Gulf of Mexico and Tampa Bay, Shell Key Preserve is one of Florida’s largest and most pristine barrier islands; in a state facing increasing commercialization of natural areas, it’s ...

On a recent visit to Panama City Beach, Florida, I took a ferry ride to Shell Island. The $30 fare included tram transport to the boat dock and a ferry ride to and from the island. Shell Island was ...

Florida’s Gulf Coast hides some of the most magical shelling spots in the world, from Sanibel Island’s famous ‘Sanibel Stoop’ ...