This full-moon phenomenon coincides with the journey of the female loggerhead turtle from the sea to the shore, when she buries her eggs in the warm sand. If you plan to make frequent visits with friends and family to John Pennekamp, Bahia Honda, Fort Zachary Taylor, or any of the 47 state parks in Florida, consider purchasing an annual pass. You need not be a Florida resident to buy one. Do not venture into the hot, intense Florida sunshine without sunscreen protection, and if you get wet, be sure to reapply it.
Many recreational activities are available just outside the Keys.