It’s a gem that’s located next to Founders Park in Islamorada. Known as Plantation Hammock Preserve, the walk provides a tranquil atmosphere with some breathtaking views as you journey through the trail. The preserve also offers some of the Keys’ unique wildflowers underneath the canopy of well-established trees, as well as some beautiful views of the water.

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Plantation Hammock Preserve contains some of the most interesting flowers under a canopy of trees.
Photographer Chara Lance Tolbert gets a close look at some of the trees found while trekking through the preserve.
A butterfly prepares to take flight.
The preserve next to Founders Park in Islamorada offers some neat glimpses of the bayside.
David Gross
David “Rico” Gross has been taking pictures since the age of 12. His passion for photography shows in the diversity of images he takes. His first love is taking pictures of people doing funny things.