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Sail on our Orange Beach Pirate Ship Cruise. Bring your young pirates aboard the American Star for a swashbuckling pirate adventure where they will have the opportunity to act like pirates, get their faces painted, and learn some pirate lingo. The young pirates will defend the ship in a gun battle, sing along with the pirate crew on songs of the sea and hear true stories of pirate and privateer attacks in the legendary Pirates Cove.

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Private Boat Tours in Perdido Key, FL

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Cruise around Perdido Key’s incredible coastal waters with your licensed Captain, Uncle Wally. Our private boat adventures are packed with customizable options and spectacular views of the Gulf Coast, offering sandbar, sightseeing, bar-hopping, and sunset cruises. Whether it’s a trip for romantic sunset and waterfront restaurant dining or putting smiles on the whole family’s faces with ocean memories…. he will plan the perfect adventure cruise for you.

Dolphin Boat Cruises & Tours

Enjoy the magic of dolphin pods playing and jumping in and out of the waves! We will cruise along the local waterways and soak up sights with wild dolphins surfing around the vessel.

Sight Seeing Boat Cruises & Tours

Captain Wally customizes your boat cruise with you to pack your time on the water with incredible views and memories.

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Ready for an epic time with family or friends? Go “bar hopping by boat” with a private, fun-filled ride to waterfront bars or restaurants.

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HALF DAY – 4 HOURS: $495

*morning – 9am to 1pm *evening – 2pm to 6pm, full day – 8 hours: $795, *10am to 6pm, promotions:, *sunset cruise: $295 2 hours starting 1 hour prior to sunset, *blue angles practices (availability based on posted schedule) $495 9am – 1pm, *off-season special: $695 nov-feb, 6 hours – 12pm to 6pm, *spring break crusin’ $25 off half day or $50 off full day, what we provide:, adult life jackets large cooler full of ice bottled water, what to bring:, snacks drinks – byob * no glass please, life jackets needed for children or pets, towels and sunscreen, 2022 yamaha fsh.

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Passengers: up to 6 people, (including kids & infants), pet friendly- up to 2 pets.

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The Pirates Choice is a custom made 52 foot ketch sailing vessel. She sails daily out of Marina Del Mar in Key Largo offering two hour sunset sails or 4 hour snorkel sails. She is also available for overnight and extended voyages.

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Sailing orange beach, perdido key and gulf shores, alabama, step aboard wild hearts, where our sights – and our sails – are always set for thrilling gulf coast adventures..

Docked in the heart of Orange Beach, Alabama, at the Perdido Beach Resort’s bayside dock, Wild Hearts offers an exhilarating way to experience the marine landscapes of our area, from gorgeous Gulf Shores to Perdido Key, Florida and everywhere in between. Explore the incredible Orange Beach islands on a three-hour adventure sail, join a daily dolphin cruise, soak up some sun on a blissful ride down the calm back bays, or end the day with an extraordinary sunset cruise in Orange Beach.

No matter which Orange Beach sailing excursion you choose, our 53-foot open-ocean yacht will immerse you in those stunning views most visitors only see from the shore as you cruise our pristine waterways in premium comfort. You can sunbathe and sightsee on the spacious deck, chill in the cool shade of the open cabin, and even grab a drink from the onboard bar – Wild Hearts has everything you need to enjoy the ultimate sailing experience.

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We had such an amazing time at sail WILD HEARTS today! Our kiddos said this was the best part of our vacation so far! We saw jelly fish, dolphins, and crabs galore! They even took us to a private island where the water was gorgeous, and we could see right down to the bottom!

Great sunset sail experience! So relaxing and fun. We saw several dolphins along the way. This great value includes water, soft drinks & snacks. We were also allowed to bring our own wine on board. Friendly staff & crew. Highly recommend.

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Things to do in Perdido Key

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The best things to do in Perdido Key, Florida include enjoying the gorgeous white sand beaches, visiting the world-famous Flora Bama, and so much more.

Things to do in Perdido Key, Florida

Perdido Key is a barrier island on the Gulf Coast of Florida. One thing to know is the island is shared between Florida and Alabama.

The natural beauty of Perdido Key is unbelievable. One of our favorite things to do is explore the Florida State Parks that can be found on Perdido Key.

Outdoor enthusiast will love all of the activities and fun to be had.

During your visit, you can enjoy beach paradise, see wildlife, enjoy live music, participate in watersports, savor a beautiful sunset, and swim in the crystal-clear waters of the Gulf of Mexico.

Perdido Key translates to "Lost Key," named by early Spaniards who discovered the area in 1693.

Today approximately 60% of the island is protected with federal and state parks.

If you have been wondering what to do in Perdido Key these are our favorite must-do activities and attractions to enjoy on a Perdido Key Vacation.

Dolphin Cruises

If you are looking to book a dolphin cruise in Perdido Key you have a couple of options nearby. You can easily book a cruise in either Orange Beach, AL or Pensacola, FL.

We have done multiple Orange Beach Dolphin Cruises and seen Atlantic Bottlenose Dolphins on every tour.

Perdido Key Parasailing Adventure

Book a great adventure with Chute' Em Up Parasail and experience epic views from 800 feet in the air. The boat will cruise the Gulf of Mexico, providing you with the opportunity to see the area from a whole new perspective.

Two to three people can go at a time, making it fun for the entire family or a group of friends.

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Flora-Bama Lounge

The Flora Bama Lounge and Package is a world-renowned beach bar. Located on the border of Florida and Alabama this beach bar is a must visit.

They have live music every single day of the year!

Make sure to also check out the Flora Bama Yacht Club and Flora Bama Ole River Grill for great meal options.

Perdido Key Beaches

There are four free public beach access sites on the Florida side of Perdido Key.

Please make sure to follow the beach warning flags! These warning flags help alert visitors to riptides and dangerous marine life.

Perdido Key State Park

One of our favorite thing about Perdido Key is how much of the barrier island is protected and preserved for tourists and locals.

Perdido Key State Park has amazing white sand beaches perfect for relaxing on the beach. You can also enjoy surf fishing, picnics in the covered picnic shelters, shelling, paddleboard, surfing, and more.

Address - 15301 Perdido Key Drive, Pensacola, FL

Lost Key Golf Club

Lost Key Golf Club is an 18-hole Arnold Palmer Championship public golf course located in the heart of Perdido Key.

Open 7 days a week this Florida Gulf Coast golf course offers five tees, a unique experience for players of all levels, and an onsite bar and restaurant.

The course was redesigned in 2006 and features Sea Dwarf Paspalum grass from the tee through the green. Providing optimum playing surfaces and green speeds.

One really cool thing about the course is it is certified as an Audubon International Silver Signature Sanctuary protecting natural resources while providing epic golfing.

Another golf course option is Perdido Bay Golf and Lodging.

Big Lagoon State Park

Big Lagoon State Park is part of the 1,515 mile sea kayaking Florida Circumnavigational Saltwater Paddling Trail.

It is also the start of the Great Florida Birding and Wildlife Trail. The park offers fantastic bird watching with more than 23 species of wood warblers migrating through. You may also see ducks, sandpipers, and black-bellied plovers.

Big Lagoon State Park is great for biking, camping, picnics, bird watching, hiking, star gazing, boating and fishing, swimming, and wildlife viewing.

The three story observation tower gives you a birds eye view of the park and surrounding areas.

Address - 12301 Gulf Beach Highway, Pensacola, FL

Gulf Islands National Seashore - Johnson Beach

Johnson Beach is part of the Gulf Islands National Seashore managed by the National Park Service.

The park offers a great opportunity to see the impacts of white-sand dunes protecting vital areas for birds and wildlife.

Visitors can enjoy multiple beach access points. The main beach access point in the Rosamond Johnson Area has restrooms and outdoor showers along with a large picnic shelter with barbecues.

The Perdido Key Boat Ramp is available to launch small boats or watercraft.

Innerarity Point Park

Innerarity Point Park is one the nicest city parks we have visited in a long time. This gorgeous Escambia County Park is located right on the Intracoastal Waterway providing amazing views.

There is an incredible play area for kids of all ages, covered picnic shelters, clean bathrooms, a fishing and kayak launch pier, and a lovely walking trail through the park.

Address - 3835 Cruzat Way, Pensacola, FL

Tarklin Bayou State Park

Tarklin Bayou State Park is the first place I saw a pitcher plant outside of a nature book. To say I was fascinated and in awe is putting it mildly.

This 4,000 acre Florida State Park has an amazing boardwalk trail that offers the opportunity to see four species of endangered pitcher plants along with other endangered plant species.

This park is perfect for bird watching, hiking, picnics, fishing, geocaching, and wildlife viewing.

Address - 2401 Bauer Road, Pensacola, FL

Perdido Key Visitor Center

The Perdido Key Visitor Center is a great place to pick up brochures and ask questions about the area.

Make sure to check out the 15 foot pirate ship fish tank created by Acrylic Tank Manufacturers who you may know from the TV show Tanked.

Perdido Key Mardi Gras

Mardi Gras is celebrated with all the gold, green, and purple glitter you can find! Plan for delicious King Cakes, epic parades, and even a Pirate Flotilla.

Perdido Key's Mardi Gras Flotilla is held each year by the Perdido Key Pirates of Lost Treasure Krewe. You can enjoy a fleet of boats that become Mardi Gras art pieces for this event.

Things to do near Perdido Key

These attractions and things to do are an easy day trip from Perdido Key. Some of them are a short drive down the street off the island.

National Naval Aviation Museum

The National Museum of Naval Aviation is located on Naval Air Station Pensacola just down the road from Perdido Key.

The museum offers the opportunity to learn about naval aviation history and the Blue Angels. You can check the Blue Angels Practice Schedule to plan your visit around watching the Blue Angels right behind the museum.

Address - 1750 Radford Blvd, Pensacola, FL 32508

Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo

The Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo is located in Gulf Shores, Alabama and offers the perfect day trip from Perdido Key.

They have amazing animal encounters with sloths or lemurs, giraffe feeding, and an easy walk through fantastic animal enclosures.

Address - 20499 Oak Road East, Gulf Shores, Al

OWA Amusement Park Tropic Falls includes and outdoor amusement park and an indoor water park. This is a great day trip for the entire family to have fun.

The complex also has great restaurants and shopping.

Address - 1501 S Owa Blvd, Foley, AL

Pensacola Lighthouse

The Pensacola Lighthouse and Maritime Museum offers the opportunity to learn more about the history of the lighthouse and climb to the top!

Address - 2081 Radford Blvd, Pensacola, FL 32508

In order to reach the Pensacola Lighthouse, you will need to enter through the NAS Pensacola Public Gate with a proper ID.

Public access to Naval Air Station Pensacola is available from 9 AM-3 PM through the West Gate only!

NAS = Pensacola Naval Air Station

The Wharf in Orange Beach is an amazing entertainment and dining complex. You can enjoy a ride on The Wharf Ferris Wheel one of the largest Ferris Wheels in the Southeast.

Don't miss the nightly Spectra Laser Light Show! They also host a concert series with great singers and bands at the Wharf Amphitheater.

We love taking a sunset dolphin cruise from the Wharf Marina.

Where to stay when visiting Perdido Key

Perdido Key has a combination of fantastic vacation rentals and beachfront hotels.

Camping is available at Big Lagoon State Park, Perdido Key RV Resort and Marina, and Playa del Rio RV Resort.

Click on the map below to see vacation rental and hotel options on Perdido Key.

Things to know when planning a trip

Time Zone - Central Time

Driving distance from Perdido Key :

Pensacola Airport - 23 miles, 45 minutes

Pensacola Beach - 27 miles, 45 minutes

Atlanta - 340 miles, 5.5 hours

Perdido Key Beach Mouse - Did you now that the Perdido Key Beach Mouse is only found on Perdido Key. This small mouse can not be found anywhere else in the world.

The Perdido Key Beach Mouse is a federally protected species.

Sea Turtles - Each of us can do our part to make sure that sea turtles have the best opportunity to safely nest and live..

In 2023 there were 16 sea turtle nests found on Perdido Key with 12 successful hatches. More than 1100 sea turtle eggs hatches.

As visitors and locals we can all make sure to turn lights out so the artificial light does not disorientate turtles. You can cover your flashlights and cell phone lights with red covers to diffuse the light. We like to use a red light flashlight to make sure we are using the correct light source.

Sea Turtles found along the Florida Gulf Coast include Loggerhead, Green, Kemp's Ridley, and Leatherback.

Perdido Key Restaurant Guide - Coming soon all of the dining options available nearby.

Is Perdido Key in Florida or Alabama - Both! This barrier island includes the border between these two southern states.

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Home of the "Tanked" Pirate Ship Aquarium

The Visitors Center is in a clean, modern location with the Animal Planet's "Tanked" aquarium builder's Pirate Ship at its center. It is fascinating, a great place to learn about the fish, and the history of this Key. It is also a reliable source of literature for area restaurants and other attractions, has a small selection of souvenirs, and a top-notch staff. Easy to drive by and miss, but slow down on your trip between Pensacola and the Alabama beaches.

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Sight Seeing / Dolphin Cruises Across Perdido Key & Pensacola, FL plus Orange Beach & Gulf Shores, AL

Blue Dolphin Cruises offers some of the most spectacular views on the Gulf Coast, including Orange Beach, Gulf Shores, and Perdido Key. Captain Buddy and his crew are happy to show you the perfect spots to catch a glimpse of Perdido Key, FL natives: dolphins! This sight seeing and dolphin cruise boards in Pensacola, FL and is a great family-friendly activity that will surely bring a smile to your child's face. We also explore the waters around Gulf Shores, AL; Orange Beach, AL; and Pensacola, FL - leading to an experience you won't soon forget! 

Contact us today  to learn more about our sight seeing cruise options.

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Learn more about our boat times and pricing information. Then, make your reservation with us today!

Check out our boat and the beautiful views of Pensacola, Perdido Key, FL; Orange Beach, and Gulf Shores, AL.

Our cruise line is a great time for kids and even features a pirate treasure hunt activity during the trip.

Read more information about our boat and sights of the Blue Dolphin Cruise.

Learn more about the boat times and pricing information and make your reservation with us today!

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Whether you want to get an up-close-and-personal experience with our porpoise friends or you want to rest in comfort in our air conditioned and heated cabin, Blue Dolphin Cruises are fun for the entire family. Whether you are on vacation or looking for something fun to do in the Gulf Shores, AL area, choose Blue Dolphin Cruises for some of the best views on the Gulf Coast. Book your dolphin cruise online or call today for more information!

Spacious and Comfortable Dolphin Cruises in Gulf Shores, AL & Beyond!

The Blue Dolphin pontoon boat ensures the most comfortable and spacious dolphin cruise from Gulf Shores, AL to Perdido Bay, FL. We provide a variety of amenities for the whole family to enjoy, all while making memories that will last a lifetime. Contact us for more information about pricing and reservations !

Our sight seeing cruise boat features the following amenities to make your experience with us even better:

• Open Air and Heated Cabin
• Onboard Concession Stand
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• Stuffed Dolphins
• Spacious Onboard Restroom 
• Comfortable Seating
• United States Coast Guard Certified for up to 64 people
• Crew Members are CPR & First Aid Certified

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Mobile Dinner Cruise

Spend a beautiful evening on the water in Mobile, Alabama.  Dinner is catered and served at your private table.  Enjoy live entertainment and spectacular views as you cruise Mobile River.  Mobile’s iconic floating venue is the best place to show your out-of-town guests Mobile AL spectacular riverfront and city lights.

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Private cruises, celebrate any and all occasions on perdido queen cruises.

Help us welcome the Perdido Queen Dinner Cruise to the Alabama Gulf Coast. This is the only dinner cruise in Mobile providing an entertaining and unique way to enjoy our beautiful, scenic waterway. Ideal for anniversaries and special occasions or just a night out with the family or that special person.

Take downtown Mobile dining to a new level! Enjoy dining on the water while cruising along the Mobile waterfront. Dinner is served at your private table and includes two entrees with plenty of sides and salad to select from. During your cruise, the vessel is heated or cooled for your comfort. Perdido Queen dinner cruises feature live entertainment , providing space for dancing and dining. Or, join us for a murder mystery cruise for a night of fun competition and laughs with friends.

Cruises operate rain or shine. Reservations are required and suggested to be made early to guarantee seating for the date you wish to attend. Avoid the lines and forget about a wait! Parking is available on the south side of the convention center.  Covered parking is available under the convention center. Train: In case of a train stopped on the tracks, please park on the south side free parking and use the stairway crossover by the convention center to avoid the railroad tracks.

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A must do when visiting Mobile. Great views of the bay while watching the sunset. Live music, good catered food, great mixed drinks and friendly staff that makes sure you’re being well taken care of. Thanks for offering this new outing in Mobile and we’ll definitely be back!

If you like being on the water, this is a must do. Between the live music, great service, and beautifully lit skyline, it is a wonderfully unique experience. I am a sucker for photos and I loved the unique view it offered of the USS Alabama.

Cruised with friends celebrating their anniversary. In spite of the fog, we had an enjoyable evening. The crew was friendly and helpful. The food was delicious. Cash bar was reasonably priced. The musicians were talented and engaging. Lots to see along the waterfront. I would go again.

We cruised during the week and it was very enjoyable, peaceful, and quite relaxing. Food was good. Drinks were awesome. Live music had us all dancing. The crew was super friendly!! Highly recommend. We'll be back!!

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Mardi Gras Flotilla

The Pirates of Lost Treasure annual Mardi Gras Pirate Boat Parade will be January 20, 2024, at 11:00 AM.  The Pirates of Lost Treasure is Perdido Key’s Mardi Gras Krewe; its activities support its foundation, Secret Santa, Inc.

Sunset Grille will open at 9:00 AM serving the full winter menu as well as breakfast empanadas, $6 Bloody Mary’s and $5 Mimosas.

The parade fleet will leave from Holiday Harbor Marina and cruise past the docks of Sunset Grille, go east down the Intracoastal Canal just past the docks of the State Park, then head west to bombard the Galvez Boat Ramp docks and the docks at Innerarity Point Park, then up Ole River.

Boat entry fee is $35.  If you are interested in entering your boat as a float, or for more information, contact:

Brenda Jones, 850-723-1138

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shindigs (and impressive pirate ship float) took to the waterways around the key and Orange Beach today for the krewe's annual Mardi Gras Flotilla.

Hundreds of people line along the docks to catch beads during the Pirates of Lost Treasure Mardi Gras Flotilla in Perdido Key, Fla. on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2014. (Brian Kelly/[email protected])

Members of the krewe, garbed in pirate outfits, tossed beads and other throws to people at several stops from large and small boats at several stops. A procession of about one dozen water vessels decked out in Mardi Gras colors launched from Holiday Harbor at 11 a.m. With boat horns blasting and music blazing over the water, the line of boats passed under the Perdido Key Bridge to the Oyster Bar Marina where hundreds of people were lined up on the dock.

There, Wisconsin snowbirds Gene and Larry Pulaski were perched on the deck of the Oyster Bar. Sipping cocktails and wearing colorful feathers around her neck, Gene waved at the boats.

"This is definitely our favorite (Mardi Gras) event," Gene said. "You got this view and lovely weather and all these boats. It's pretty cool."

The procession also cruised by Galvez Landing in Perdido where people sat in lounge chairs on the beach. Some staked out a spot on the two piers, hoping to reel in beads from the boats.

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The only Jet Boat on the Alabama Gulf Coast is located right here in Orange Beach, AL at  4575 S Wilson Blvd!

Jet through the emerald blue waters of the Gulf of Mexico and experience the need for speed!  Our  25 passenger  boat can easily accomodate large parties and give you that thrill on the water that you have been looking for. Prepare yourself to get wet on the wild ride through the Gulf with 180 degree twists and turns, crazy fishtails, and extreme speed race across the waters with our 650 HP Turbo charged speed boat ride.  Keep in mind that we are in the Gulf of Mexico, and you will be sprayed by salt water.

• Up to 25 people can go at one time
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• 8am and running until 5pm
• Bring sunscreen and a towel to dry off after your trip

Call 251-981-4127 to book your trip today!

Only $69 per person.

If your family is looking for a thrilling experience together on the water, our Jet Boat is the way to go! Call today to check our schedule.

Sky Pirate - The Orange Beach and Gulf Shores Parasailing Adventure

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Orange Beach's Only Skull and Crossbones Parachute !  Located at 4575 South Wilson Blvd. Orange Beach, AL 36561.

Soar above the emerald blue waters of Orange Beach while enjoying breathtaking bird's eye views of this island paradies.  Float on a tropical breeze as our top-of-the-line, 15 passenger , parasail boat glides you past amazing panoramic sights of the Gulf Coast city that can only be truly seen from the air.  As you parasail, you may even spot dolphins playing in the surf or seaturtles surfacing for air.

With gentle dry takeoffs and landings aboard our 12 passenger boat, you will find this Sky Pirate Parasailing excursion to be an exhilerating, yet safe way to have a true Gulf Shores and Orange Beach Water and Air Adventure.

• Single, Tandem (2 people at once), and Triple (3 people at once)  rides available. (Combined weight limit 450 lbs.)
• We fly you side by side!
• All flights are the highest flight you can go in the state of Alabama
• 8:00 am and running till 6:00 pm
• Bring sunscreen and towel
• Digital photos of your parasailing adventure available for purchase!

Relax and enjoy your first-class flight on the newest boat in Orange Beach for parasailing.  Located at Hudson Marina, it is worth the drive from Fort Morgan to parasail and experience a luxury flight for a low rate.  We treat you right and fly you with comfort and ease.  All new safety equipment ensures that your best interest is at hand.  Perdido Key is just around the corner, and we offer your best option for parasailing in the Perdido Key area as well.  Dependable and reliable , we help you fly right in the Gulf Shores area for parasailing.  Our deluxe boat was recently purchased from Ocean Pro, which is a top of the line manufacturer for parasail boats as well as the industry leader.  When considering a parasail company, one of the first questions that should be asked is about experience and quality of the boat and equipment.  Our parasail boat was delivered with a captain to help our staff and crew train for a  safe and secure parasailing operation. Parasailing along the Gulf Coast is a fun experience, and we provide these services for the Fort Morgan, Gulf Shores, Orange Beach, and Perdido Key area.  Our location is close by and we accept reservations online or over the phone.  Please contact us to schedule your next sailing adventure aboard the Sky Pirate !

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Family-Friendly

If we were to describe our ideal family beach getaway, it would include picturesque beaches for outdoor adventure and enjoyable activities to beat the heat indoors.

The Explorer

The Big Lagoon State Park is a place where you can rent canoes and kayaks, hike the scenic trails and also explore nature for days. This is a three-story observation tower situated in the East Beach area which offers a panoramic view of the Big Lagoon, the park, and the Gulf Islands National Seashore which is just across the Intracoastal Waterway. Visit and explore the historic Fort Barrancas, which is on a bluff overlooking the entrance to Pensacola Bay. You can explore the halls by yourself or take a ranger for a guided tour!

The Adventurer

Being a kid, we know playing is at the top of the list and Perdido Kids Park is an amazing playland! Featuring a huge pirate ship for climbing and other structures to stimulate imagination and creative energy. Pack a picnic lunch and then run through the misters to cool down. You can also book a family fishing charter with a local captain or simply sign up for family surf lessons and sign the kids up for junior golf camps at the Perdido Bay Golf Club. You can experience one, two, or three traveler tubing at Waterville, USA where you can impact through the jaws of the Great White Shark.

The Traveler

The Southwest Branch Library offers various projects and exercises for kids. From their American Girl Book Club to storytime with lovable mutts, they have artistic fortunes for Kids of any age! You can also visit any visitor center in the Pensacola area to pick up your “Passport” booklet for a fun day of adventure traveling in the Pensacola area.

The Nature Protector

Discover the Perdido Key Beach Mouse, (Peromyscus polionotus trissyllepsis) it is an endangered subspecies of the oldfield mouse.

Found only on a small island between Florida and Alabama, the endangered Perdido Key beach mouse is essential to the integrity of its coastal ecosystem. When left uneaten, seeds stored by these tiny rodents may grow into adult plants that help stabilize the dunes in which they are buried. Stronger dunes provide greater protection to local infrastructure during hurricanes.

Kids aren’t easily wowed when it comes to playgrounds, but this one will have them asking to go back tomorrow. Located at 10004 Gulf Beach Highway, just a mile north of the Naval Air Station, and managed by Escambia County, Perdido Kids Park is an excellent pit stop to unload the kids if they’ve been cooped up in the car.

The park underwent a remodeling in the spring of 2016 and it boasts multiple slides, swings, a rock climbing wall, stationary planes, and much more. It has separate big-kid and toddler playgrounds. There is a beautiful halfmile nature trail that encircles the park. It’s also a welcome relief that the park has a water mister for those, especially hot and humid summer days.

There is a unique sign to guide you into the park from Gulf Beach Highway. On select weekday mornings, you also just might catch a glimpse of the Blue Angels practicing overhead. Perdido Kids Park is free. For more info, check out Perdido Kids Park on Facebook.

Afterward, visit the Native Paths Cultural Heritage Museum (850-453-7382) to see authentic Native American artifacts, historic weapons, and treasures. If you’re lucky, you’ll get the chance to meet members of the Perdido Bay Tribe of Southeastern Lower Muscogee Creek Indians while you’re there, or watch as hospitalized animals are released back into the wild.

There are several great launching sites for canoes and kayaks, particularly Big Lagoon State Park on Gulf Beach Highway and Galvez Landing, adjacent to the popular Hub Stacey’s restaurant. Folks can also rent equipment from the Ranger Station at Big Lagoon. Autumn Hale and her husband Thomas operate Littleheads Kayaks, an ecofriendly business, on River Road. Littleheads offers single, double, and fishing kayaks, paddleboards, banana boat rides, and eco-tours. Private two-hour dolphin cruises are also available.

To find out what else is happening on the Key while you’re here; just check the Events and Festivals calendar on VisitPerdido.com.

One thing’s for sure, Perdido kids never run out of fun things to do on the Key!

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Pirates in the Pensacola Bay Area: Fact or Fiction?

Ahoy, matey! Pensacola has a pirate history that may seem surprising... read on to learn more about our city's hidden treasure.

Practically any community that hugs the sea as Pensacola does has fanciful legends about its purported pirate past. All around Northwest Florida, we hear apocryphal tales of pirates using the many inlets, bays, and bayous as hiding places or even potential locations for buried booty. Rumor has it that pirates of the 17th and 18th centuries buried treasure on the shores of Perdido Key because it was difficult to find, and shoals in the narrow mouth made entering the bay a tricky maneuver. “It’s certainly possible,” said Mike Thomin. “But in terms of, ‘Is there a lot of documentation to support that?’ the answer is, ‘No.’” Thomin would know. He’s currently on the staff at the Florida Public Archaeology Network where he serves on the Archaeological Tourism Task Force. When he was a student at the University of West Florida, he researched pirates and privateers – who were basically pirates that held special “commissions” from foreign governments for their activities – especially pirate and privateer activity in the Gulf of Mexico.

Not to fear. Thomin says Pensacola does have a pirate story to tell. A few, in fact. “In the early 1800s, piracy revamped up,” he said. “Most people are probably familiar with the Golden Age of Piracy. Think of Black Beard and the ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ movie series. That was the late 1600s to the early 1700s. About 100 years after the Golden Age of Piracy, piracy exploded again, primarily in the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean Sea.” American ships, as well as Spanish and British vessels, were the targets of the pirates and privateers. What was perhaps Pensacola’s first brush with piracy came in 1811 when a U.S. gunboat chased a French pirate ship called La Franchise along the northern Gulf. Unable to get away from the military ship, the pirates supposedly pulled their ship up onto Pensacola Beach and burned it. The men aboard the ship were said to have disappeared into nearby woods. In 1817, four years before Spain relinquished Florida to the United States in Pensacola, a group of privateers linked to notorious New Orleans pirate Jean Lafitte was believed to have set their sights on Pensacola.

“The plan was that they would take Pensacola over from the Spanish and turn it into a base of operations for their privateering,” Thomin said. “That was kind of a half-cooked-up plot that never happened, but it worried the Spanish officials. They called their citizens to arms.”

Pensacola took center stage in a pirate drama in 1822 when accused pirates aboard a ship called Carmen were brought to the newly established U.S. District Court of West Florida in Pensacola for trial.

In this case, Carmen was charged with firing on Louisiana, a federal Revenue Cutter Service vessel, off the coast of Cuba. Sailors aboard the Carmen likely mistook Louisiana for a merchant ship.

The U.S.S. Peacock witnessed the attack and took pursuit.

“The Carmen did what most pirate ships did when they saw a naval ship; they tried to run away as fast as possible,” Thomin said. “Usually, pirates did not try to engage a Navy ship. If they did, it was because they mistook it for a merchant ship. As soon as they found out they were dealing with a heavily armed Naval ship; they usually ran away.”

The Peacock caught up with the Carmen, apprehending its 18 Spanish soldiers and transporting them to Pensacola. The vessel was taken to a separate court in New Orleans. The facility where the Spanish sailors were tried doesn’t exist any longer, according to Thomin, but it was probably located near what is referred to as the Commanding Officer’s Compound, behind the current Pensacola Museum of History.

The verdict in the case of the Carmen was delivered in January 1823: Not guilty.

That result was not uncommon in such cases at the time, according to Thomin. In some U.S. Federal Court Districts, as many as half of accused pirates and privateers were acquitted. Many of the commissions held by privateers came from countries in Latin America that were in revolt against Spain – a cause that found a degree of sympathy among some Americans.

After the crew of the Carmen was exonerated, the captain lodged complaints with the Spanish government that eventually required the attention of then-Secretary of State John Quincy Adams. Adams went on to become president.

In the end, not only were the sailors freed, but the Carmen was returned to them.

Louis Cooper

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