Dark Sky Kayak Trip on Biscayne Bay

When: April 3, 7pm – 10pm
Where: Deering Estate Visitors Center

Experience Biscayne Bay in a whole new way! This dark sky kayak trip is one of Miami’s exhilarating activities for International Dark Sky Week, which aims to raise awareness about the impact of light pollution and how we can implement existing solutions, as well as innovate new approaches to preserving dark sky regions for wildlife and people.

This dark sky kayak event is recommended for intermediate kayakers, aged 18 and up. Registration and tickets are required and can be purchased here (scroll halfway down the page). All kayaks are 2-seat/tandem kayaks. Purchasing tickets in sets of two is recommended; single-registered kayakers will be paired with another single-registered kayaker.

Be sure to wear closed-toe shoes and comfortable clothing that can get wet. Don’t forget the bug spray, snacks, and water! Alcoholic beverages are not permitted.

Beyond Kayaking

By the way, Deering Estate offers a ton of other fantastic activities, exhibits, and historic landmarks. The oldest existing buildings on the estate were built by the Richmond family and Charles Deering. In 1896, Samuel H. Richmond built a pioneer home for his family on the estate. The Richmond Hotel – the first hotel between Coconut Grove and Key West – was an addition added to the home in 1900. Charles Deering then constructed the Stone House in 1922 to house and display his valuable art collection, Upon Charles Deering’s death died in 1927, the estate remained with his heirs until 1986. The State of Florida purchased the estate and added it to the National Register of Historic Places. Today, it is managed by Miami-Dade County’s Parks, Recreation & Open Spaces Department and supported by the Deering Estate Foundation, Inc.

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