By: Jon Beery We went island hopping through the British Virgin Islands, US Virgin Islands and Bahamas. We explored the eastern seaboard from Cape Hatteras to the Florida Keys. We asked everyone we know, “What is your favorite spot to kite?” Our goal: To find the perfect location to open up Next Level Watersport’s winter location. After...

The Kiplinger Nature Preserve belonged to the Kiplinger Washington Editors, Inc. and the Kiplinger Foundation Inc. in June of 1991 until Martin County welcomed the preserve as their own. The Kiplinger Nature Preserve consists of 157 acres – 116 acres located on the west side of State Rd. 76 and south of Indian Street. In the...

Things to do in Halpatiokee Regional Park Hiking Picnic tables South Fork River Outlook South Fork Tributary Bridge Blazed Trail South Fork Tributary Bridge Foot Bridge Halpatiokee Camp Site Biking Bike Washing Station Bike Trail/Trail Head Friendly Gohpers Paddling South River Outfitters Launch Black Water Treasure Island Halpatiokee Camp Site Launch Halpatiokee Lake Site Launch Location 7645...

What better way to welcome the new year than with an unforgettable experience in Martin County? The following Martin County events are guaranteed to make the final night of 2017 one you will always treasure. The Pure Led Zeppelin Experience Technically, this event takes place on New Year’s Eve Eve, but that doesn’t mean you...

These photos prove that you don’t need snow to get into the holiday spirit! Make sure to share your festive photos on social media with the #DiscoverMartin hashtag. Christmas Time is Coming!! #sullyschristmaslights #christmas #letitsnow #lights #grandpa #santa A post shared by Megan Fox (@travelelsewhere) on Nov 29, 2017 at 5:37am PST ✨Christmas Spirit in...

Everyone knows that Martin County is full of stunning, sandy beaches and impressive ocean views – but did you know that this coastal county is also teeming with artistic talent? With a multitude of art galleries and residents who double as local artisans, Martin County is an art lover’s paradise. Nothing proves that more than...

Calling all foodies! The annual Taste of Jensen dining event is coming up quick! Have you prepared yourself for the delicious bites, holiday music, and family fun? Ticket holders get the opportunity to sample food and beverages from the finest eateries in Jensen Beach – plus a little extra festive flair. Delectable delights and beverages...

Holiday shopping doesn’t have to be chore! These fun and quirky Martin County shops sell local art that will surprise and delight all of your loved ones. Gumbo Limbo Coastal Chic Located on Osceola Street in Historic Downtown Stuart, Gumbo Limbo Coastal Chic is the place to go if you are seeking unique and crowd pleasing...

Spending the holidays in South Florida? These Martin County properties will make you feel like you’re right at home for the holidays.   Hutchinson Shores Resort & Spa This brand new resort is Hutchinson Island’s first new luxury property in over 20 years! Sleep in the lap of luxury after your Christmas dinner in one of...

By Terry Gibson Sailfishing offers a challenging, intimate and incredibly exciting connection to a unique intersection of magnificent ecosystems here along the Treasure Coast. For many anglers, including me, this connection inspired a lifelong obsession with waters and habitats that give rise to “Sailfish Alley,” which runs from about Fort Pierce down past Stuart—the Sailfish...

By design, the county’s reef system lures marine life, anglers and divers. By Terry Gibson Since its inception in the 1970s, Martin County’s award-winning artificial reef program has deployed more than 95 outstandingly productive sites for divers and fishermen. That’s a lot of reefs—more than most anglers and divers get to explore in a lifetime...

Depending on who you ask, Pecks Lake is either overlooked, or a well-kept secret. By Terry Gibson About ten years ago, my longtime friend and teacher, the marine ecologist Dr. Ken Lindeman, called me to ask a most important favor. Ken’s two older sons, Brian and Eric–teenagers then—were in the process of earning their SCUBA...

By Terry Gibson Martin County offers some of the best and most diverse fly-fishing opportunities in the state. Thanks to the area’s unique confluence of estuaries, nearshore reefs and offshore reefs–all connected by currents–you can catch more saltwater species that you can shake a fly rod at. You just need a little advice about where...

By Terry Gibson In a concerted effort to convince my girlfriend (now wife) Teresa to move here to Martin County, I took her on a series of “dates” that included the area’s most beautiful natural resources. So I started with an early morning snorkeling trip to Bathtub Beach, an utterly unique intersection of beautiful beach,...

By Terry Gibson One of the things I love most about living in Martin County, and raising a family here, is that there are so many action-packed types of angling here perfect for introducing kids to saltwater fishing. In fact, this area boasts one of the most exhilarating and rewarding saltwater fishing experiences in the...