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.

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