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  • The Magnificent Florida Keys | How Do Tarpon get so Big? | Plenty of Sunshine and Beaches - We spent this day driving from southern Florida to Key West with a number of short hikes and walks on the beach. Robbies of Islamodara was a special stop where we saw giant tarpon from the docs.
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  • @MinuteontheMountain
    @MinuteontheMountain 5 місяців тому +1

    All of that sunshine has me a little jealous. That tarpon was massive. Have a blessed week.

    • @bestillonthetrail234
      @bestillonthetrail234  5 місяців тому

      Thanks John Sure would be fun to drop a line donwn and experience pulling one in.

  • @OthmarsVlog
    @OthmarsVlog 5 місяців тому +1

    fantastic . . . thumbs up 👍🎥💯

  • @jamesearley694
    @jamesearley694 5 місяців тому +1

    Looks like you had beautiful weather in the keys. We loved our visit to Key West in February.

    • @bestillonthetrail234
      @bestillonthetrail234  5 місяців тому +1

      We only spent a day drivng out and back in a day. Did some nice hikes on different keys and enjoyed the beach and views. We were there shortly after you at the end of February.

  • @hikingoutdoorfamily
    @hikingoutdoorfamily 4 місяці тому +1

    Those were some big fish. Looks so sunny and nice in the keys

    • @bestillonthetrail234
      @bestillonthetrail234  4 місяці тому

      The tarpon were huge. Was fun getting close up to the pelican as well.

  • @TheWanderingWulfs
    @TheWanderingWulfs 5 місяців тому +1

    Wow. Beautiful! Florida is a great place to visit. Those Tarpon WERE huge, and those Pelicans were pretty cool. Looks like y'all had a great time! ❤

    • @bestillonthetrail234
      @bestillonthetrail234  5 місяців тому +1

      We enjoyed our time on the Keys! The stop with the tarpon and that bold pelican was special.

  • @HikeCamp
    @HikeCamp 5 місяців тому +1

    Lots of freeloaders... lol Looks like you are enjoying the sun and sand.. 😀

    • @bestillonthetrail234
      @bestillonthetrail234  5 місяців тому

      We had a fun day exploring the keys. Was really nice to be in the warmth in February.

  • @littlethislittlethat456
    @littlethislittlethat456 5 місяців тому +1

    Those Tarpons were big. I'm getting ready to go back to the Potawatomi Trail soon. I can't wait. John from MI

    • @bestillonthetrail234
      @bestillonthetrail234  5 місяців тому +1

      The tarpon were huge. Will be heading to VA in about a month to do the VA triple crown.

  • @NicoleHikesalot
    @NicoleHikesalot 5 місяців тому +1

    very beautiful! I love FL and so glad you got to enjoy it. Great tarpon and the scenery was so beautiful. I love the mangrove trees.

    • @bestillonthetrail234
      @bestillonthetrail234  5 місяців тому

      Thanks Nicole! We had a wonderful day on the Keys! Hope you and Tim are doing well,

    • @NicoleHikesalot
      @NicoleHikesalot 5 місяців тому +1

      @@bestillonthetrail234 yes, we are doing well, thank you! I hope you are too.

  • @swishanie5294
    @swishanie5294 5 місяців тому +1

    O my goodness those pelicans lol

    • @bestillonthetrail234
      @bestillonthetrail234  5 місяців тому +1

      😅That one pelican wanted me to feed him and was very bold. They don't want you to feed the birds which is why there's a net to drop fish down to feed the tarpon which keeps it away from the pelicans.

  • @WanderingMonkHikes
    @WanderingMonkHikes 5 місяців тому +1

    Love this Ken! Thought you was going to lose your GoPro to that Pelican. The Calypso music was awesome. I'm trying to catch up on my favorite UA-cam channels. God bless you buddy!

    • @bestillonthetrail234
      @bestillonthetrail234  5 місяців тому +1

      Thanks Dan! That Pelican was so bold. He must be used to stealing the fish food. God bless and happy trail!

  • @StepsbyKaatje
    @StepsbyKaatje 5 місяців тому +1

    Wow, that's really beautyful out there! Mangroves sure don't need much to grow! I'm not much of a beach person, but this really looks lovely to spend a few hours!
    All the best! Kaat

    • @bestillonthetrail234
      @bestillonthetrail234  5 місяців тому

      Thanks Kaatje! Like you, I'm not much of a beach person but do enjoy walks along the shore and the beauty of the different shades of blue and green in the water and sky. And of course, a road trip with Sue is always special!

  • @shirleyhall1924
    @shirleyhall1924 5 місяців тому +1

    Do they let people still feed the tarpon? Beautiful shots. What fun! Were the royal Poinciana trees in bloom. They are gorgeous.

    • @bestillonthetrail234
      @bestillonthetrail234  5 місяців тому

      Yes, you can feed the tarpon through the net otherwise the pelicans get the fish. We didn't feed them but watched others doing it. Don't believe we saw the Royal Ponciana in bloom but did see a lot of flowers. Thanks Shirley

  • @sueb860
    @sueb860 5 місяців тому +1

    We went to Key West while on a cruise about 10 years ago. We loved it there (we went in November). You captured the natural beauty of the area. 😊 We may need to go back!

    • @bestillonthetrail234
      @bestillonthetrail234  5 місяців тому +1

      That cruise must have been special. We enjoyed exploring the keys for a day. Thanks Sue!

    • @sueb860
      @sueb860 5 місяців тому +1

      @@bestillonthetrail234 we always talk about going back there at the same time of year...it's quieter and less touristy then, but still warm enough to swim, boat, etc. We rented a golf cart and just tooled around the island. Great memories for sure!

  • @takingawalkadventures
    @takingawalkadventures 5 місяців тому +1

    almost getting attacked by a pelican i see lol. great video from Florida

    • @bestillonthetrail234
      @bestillonthetrail234  5 місяців тому +1

      Thanks Rerun! That Pelican was bold and kept coming towards me. It was probably used to stealing bait people give to the tarpon and thought my GoPro was a small fish.