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Just outside the bustle of Miami, Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden feels like a world of its own. The pathways wind through an incredible collection of tropical trees, colorful flowers, palms and plants from around the world. Every turn seems to reveal something unusual—something blooming, climbing, floating or towering overhead. I have several favorite places within the garden, but the butterfly exhibit and the enormous pond lilies are the two I look forward to most. Walkin

Step into the lush tropical beauty of Pinecrest Gardens, where winding paths lead past colorful flowers, peaceful ponds, historic stone structures, and swans gliding across the lake.

Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary is known for its peaceful boardwalk, towering cypress trees and glimpses of Florida wildlife. But after the sun disappears, the sanctuary becomes an entirely different place. During a recent guided night walk, I spent a little over two hours exploring the swamp in near darkness—and discovering everything that comes alive after most visitors have gone home. Entering the Swamp After Dark Walking into a Florida swamp at night feels very different from v