August 24, 2011
Park Islands Close for Severe Weather
Severe weather associated with Hurricane Irene's outer bands have necessitated the cloasure of Biscayne National Park's islands.
August 08, 2011
Celebrate the 95th Birthday of the NPS
Book signings, readings, art activities and a cake will highlight the celebration of the 95th birthday of the National Park Service at Biscayne National Park.
August 05, 2011
Tropical Storm Emily and Concession Boat Tour Operations
Tropical Storm Emily impacts Concession Boat Operations
July 14, 2011
Park Prepares for Lobster "Mini-Season"
Safety and resource protection will be emphasized during the July 27 and 28 lobster sport season.
May 31, 2011
Janeen Mason's "Drawn to the Sea" Exhibit opens in Park Gallery
Children's book author and illustrator Janeen Mason shows original paintings featured in her books in "Drawn to the Sea."
May 11, 2011
Family Fun Fest Student Volunteers Receive Award
Seven students who volunteer in the park's Family Fun Fest program received an award from the Sierra Club.
May 02, 2011
Final Coral Reef Restoration Plan and Environmental Impact Statement Released
A plan for addressing injuries to coral reefs caused by vessel groundings is released.
April 18, 2011
Maritime Heritage Trail Snorkel Adventure
Ranger-guided snorkel trips on selected sites on Biscayne National Park's Maritime Heritage Trail start Saturday, May 7.
April 13, 2011
Junior Ranger Day 2011
Biscayne National Park will offer free family snorkeling trips to celebrate National Junior Ranger Day.
March 24, 2011
Family Fun Fest Revisits BioBlitz
The final Family Fun Fest of the 2010-2011 season takes place April 10, 2011.
March 03, 2011
Biscayne: Revealed: Thomas M. Strom Photo Exhibit Opens at Biscayne National Park
Biscayne: Revealed is latest exhibit in Biscayne National Park's Dante Fsacell Visitor Center Gallery.
March 02, 2011
Aliens Invade Biscayne National Park's Family Fun Fest
Alien species are invading South Florida's National Parks. Learn all about them at March's Family Fun Fest.
January 17, 2011
Family Fun Fest is "Keeping Up with the Joneses"
Celebrate Black History Month with a look at the Jones family of Porgy Key.
January 13, 2011
Biscayne National Park Announces Jones Lagoon Canoe Adventure
Explore one of the park's most pristine and historical areas on an all day canoe adventure.
January 06, 2011
Biscayne National Park's Family Fun Fest Hosts "Musical Misfits"
What is a guitarfish, a trumpetfish, a fiddler crab and a spotted drum got together and formed a band?
December 07, 2010
"The Most Waterful Time of the Year!" Kicks off Second Decade of Biscayne National Park's Family Fun Fest
Take a break from December's craziness with a special holiday-themed Family Fun Fest!
October 28, 2010
Joel B. McEachern's "Conversations with the Light" Opens at Dante Fascell Viistor Center Gallery
Natural light photography of Florida's landscapes
October 06, 2010
Aiming for a Safe Columbus Day Weekend in Biscayne National Park
Safety is the top concern as on of the busiest weekends of the year hits Biscayne National Park.
August 23, 2010
"Biscayne: A Different Perspective" Opens at Biscayne National Park Gallery
Artist and pilot Luis Nunez combines his two loves in "Biscayne: A Different Perspective."
August 18, 2010
Stiltsville Documentary Premieres on Public Television
WLRN Channel 17 presents a new documentary on the history of Stiltsville, located at the northern end of Biscayne National Park.
July 21, 2010
Mooring Buoy and Marker Plan
Biscayne National Park announces the availability of the environmental assessment for the Mooring Buoy and Marker Plan.
June 24, 2010
A New Wave of Exotic Lionfish Invades Biscayne National Park
Nearly a tear after the fist Indo-Pacific lionfish was discovered in the park, a new invasion has begun.
June 02, 2010
A Picnic at Porgy Key: The Travelling Trunk
A new traveling trunk at Biscayne National Park allows teachers to bring the story of a pioneering African-American family into their classrooms.
May 25, 2010
Public Meeting to Discuss Coral Reef Restoration Plan & Environmental Impact Statement
A public meeting on theCoral Reef Restoration Plan takes place on Thursday, June 10 in Florida City.
May 21, 2010
Barking Up a Tree Exhibit Opens
The newest exhibit in the dante Fascell Visitor Center Gallery features photographs of the bark of 25 native South Florida trees.
April 27, 2010
Biscayne BioBlitz & Celebrate Biodiversity
Hundreds of scientists, naturalists, community leaders, schoolchildren, and volunteers to participate in 24-hour race to discover and record species living in Biscayne National Park.
April 25, 2010
BioBlitz Media Advisory
Press advisory information for the Biscayne BioBlitz starting on Friday, April 30, at 11:30 a.m.
April 19, 2010
BioBlitz Temporary Closures
The Biscayne National Park and National Geographic BioBlitz event will cause some temporary closures of park areas.
April 14, 2010
Biscayne BioBlitz
Taking stock of Miami’s closest national park. Public invited to help with 24-hour race to discover and record species.
March 25, 2010
Tenth Year of Family Fun Fest Concludes with the Best Family Fun Fest EVER!
The votes are in! Participants from Biscayne National Park's Family Fun Fest chose their five favorite activities from the first 49 events, and we're recreating them to wrap up the tenth year of the popular event.
March 02, 2010
Liter-a-Sea: Oceans of Knowledge: Family Fun Fest
The fourth installment of the 2010 Family Fun Fest series tests your Ocean Literacy.
February 23, 2010
Endangered World Opens at: Biscayne National Park
The largest art installation in Biscayne National Park's history and a companion exhibit, both by Miami artist Xavier Cortada, are now open.
February 07, 2010
Bioblitz: For the Love of Biodiversity: is February's Family Fun Fest
Family Fun Fest kicks off the countdown to BioBlitz with a look at the importance of Biodiversity.
December 30, 2009
Family Fun Fest Continues with: America's Best Idea
"Visit" some of Biscayne's sister parks when Family Fun Fest looks at "America's Best Idea."
December 07, 2009
Our Changing World Kicks Off: 10th Season of Family Fun Fest
Global Climate Change is literally at the top of the worl'ds agenda this week, and so it is as Biscayne National Park kicks off the tenth anniversary season of Family Fun Fest as well.
November 18, 2009
Xavier Cortada to: Mount Major Installation
In celebration of the International Year of Biodiversity, Biscayne hosts a new installation to call attention to the plight of endangered species.
November 16, 2009
Family Fun Fest Gears up for: 10th Anniversary Season
The tenth season of Biscayne National Park's award-winning Family Fun Fest kicks off on December 13...one month earlier than usual.
November 05, 2009
Hanging Out in Biscayne National Park Opens at Biscayne National Park Gallery
The photographs of Brian Trainor are featured in the newest show at the park's Dante Fascell Visitor Center.
October 08, 2009
Boaters Urged To Stay Parked After Dark Over Columbus Day Weekend
As Biscayne National Park staff prepare for the large crowds expected to utilize the park during Columbus Day weekend, concerns arise over protecting life, property and the natural resources of the park.
September 24, 2009
Help Biscayne Make: America's Best Idea Even Better!
Biscayne National Park joins with national parks across the country for a National Day of Service and Celebration.
September 01, 2009
Butterflies of Biscayne
Butterflies of Biscayne is the newest exhibit in the Dante Fascell Visitor Center Gallery.
August 24, 2009
Draft Environmental Impact Statement For Fishery Management Plan is Available for Public Review
The National Park Service (NPS) today announced the availability of the draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) and a series of public meetings on Biscayne National Park’s Fishery Management Plan (FMP).
August 13, 2009
Park Celebrates NPS' 93rd Birthday
Biscayne National Park celebrates the National Park Service's 93rd birthday on August 23rd with cake, a pinata and the South Florida premiere of Ken Burns' new film "This is America."
August 10, 2009
GMP Marine Reserve Zone Public Comment Period Extended Through August 17 2009
No abstract supplied.
July 20, 2009
Park Readies for Two-Day Lobster Mini-Season
No abstract supplied.
July 08, 2009
Park Hosts the Great Annual Fish Count
No abstract supplied.
July 01, 2009
Mooring Buoy and Marker Plan and EA Public Meetings
Biscayne National Park will be conducting public scoping meetings for the proposed Mooring Buoy and Marker Plan and Environmental Assessment on July 7th, 8th and 9th. The 45 day public comment period for this Plan ends July 31, 2009.
July 01, 2009
Park Holds Public Meetings to Discuss Marine Reserve Areas
Biscayne National Park will be conducting public scoping meetings to discuss the possible inclusion of Marine Reserve Zone(s) (no fishing area) within the General Management Plan on July 21st, 22nd and 23rd.
June 26, 2009
Venomous Lionfish Captured in Biscayne National Park
No abstract supplied.
May 18, 2009
Scott Kraynak's Inspired Opens at Biscayne National Park Gallery
Colored Pencil artist and park ranger Scott Kraynak opens his first solo exhibition in the park's Dante Fascell Visitor Center Gallery.
April 30, 2009
A Salute to Mom!: Family Fun Fest
The final Family Fun Fest of 2009 takes place on Mother's Day, so the theme is "A Salute to Mom!"
April 07, 2009
Celebrate National Park Week with Special Programs
Celebrate Baynanza, Dade Heritage Days, National Park Week and more with a variety of special program during April.
March 30, 2009
Spring Has Sprung Family Fun Fest
Bunnies, colored eggs and baskets are springtime standards, but what’s the real story?
February 11, 2009
Legacy from the Past: Family Fun Fest
For 10,000 years, people have spent time on the waters and islands of Biscayne National Park. Who were they? What did they do? What did they leave behind?
February 10, 2009
Vanessa Bryson's Fish Eye Opens: at Dante Fascell Visitor Center Gallery
Large format watercolor batiks on silk offer a "Fish Eye" interpretation of Biscayne National Park by artist Vanessa Bryson.
February 03, 2009
Amazing Adaptations Family Fun Fest
Celebrate the bicentennial of Charles Darwin's birth with a look at the "Amazing Adaptations" exhibited by some of the park's plants and animals.
January 20, 2009
Biscayne National Park: Seeks Volunteers for Coral Nursery
If you are interested in helping to make a difference for South Florida's coral reefs, this is the volunteer opportunity for you!
January 04, 2009
Lost in the 60s Family Fun Fest
The 2009 Family Fun Fest season gets underway with a salute to the 1960s.
December 11, 2008
Family Fun Fest 2009
The 2009 edition of Family Fun Fest kicks off in January.
November 09, 2008
Reefs for the Future: Photography Exhibit Opens
Winners of the 11th International Coral Reef Symposium Photography Contest will be on display in the Dante Fascell Visitor Center Gallery through February 22, 2009.
October 06, 2008
Park and Partners Celebrate 40 Years Of Preservation
Biscayne National Park, the South Florida National Parks Trust and the National Parks Conservation Association are joining together to recognize the 40th Anniversary of the park’s establishment.
September 06, 2008
Park Closes As Hurricane Ike Nears
As Hurricane Ike approaches south Florida, Biscayne National Park institutes a temporary closure in accordance with its Hurricane Plan.
Effective 1:00 p.m. on Sunday September 7, 2008, all park facilities (including those on Boca Chita, Elliott and Adams Keys) and the mainland area at Convoy Point (9 miles east of Homestead), boat tours, and visitor services will be closed to the public. The Park waters will remain open for vessel transit. The closure will remain in effect until further notice.
August 20, 2008
Park Reopens as Tropical Storm Fay Leave South Florida
No abstract supplied.
August 17, 2008
Across the Bay: Photography Exhibit Opens
Fine Art Photographer John D. Andersen opens a new show at Biscayne national Park's Dante Fascell Visitor Center.
August 17, 2008
Park Closes As Tropical Storm Fay Nears
Effective 5:30 p.m. on Sunday, August 17, 2008, all park facilities are closed in preparation for Tropical Storm Fay.
July 22, 2008
Biscayne National Park Readies for Lobster "Mini-Season"
July 30 and 31 are the dates for the 2008 Lobster Sport Season, also known as "Mini-Season."
July 16, 2008
Coral Reef National Parks Featured at the International Coral Reef Symposium
No abstract supplied.
July 04, 2008
Join Us For Our Great Annual Fish Count
On Saturday, July 19, Biscayne National Park and the Reef Environmental Education Foundation (REEF), in cooperation with the Biscayne Underwater Park, Inc. will host the Great Annual Fish Count.
June 08, 2008
Celebrate Fathers Day With Reduced Price Boat Trip
No abstract supplied.
May 06, 2008
Nature's Mirror Art Exhibition Opens
Oil paintings of reflections are featured in Betsy Kreisberg's solo show at the Dante Fascell Visitor Center.
May 04, 2008
Mangrove Mania Family Fun Fest
The eighth season of Biscayne National Park's popular Family Fun Fest events concludes with a look at the park's mainland forest.
May 02, 2008
Closure to Manage Damaged Reef Sites Announced
Due to the ongoing investigation for the M/Y Natalita III grounding, specific areas located south of Pacific Reef Channel as closed to the public.
April 25, 2008
Centennial Challenge Initiative and Private Grants to benefit Park
The National Park Service (PS) announced today that Biscayne National Park is one of four south Florida’s National Parks and Preserve to receive additional funding for in 2008.
April 02, 2008
Family Fun Fest - Career Fair: 1878
The park's popular Family Fun Fest series continues on April 13, 2008 with a look at some of the important careers that existed in the area 120 years ago.
March 26, 2008
Lecture Highlights Forthcoming Book
Lloyd Miller, author of the forthcoming book Biscayne National Park: It Almost Wasn't, will speak at the Coconut Grove Sailing Club on April 9, 2008 at 7:30 p.m.
March 17, 2008
March for Parks
Biscayne National Park and the South Florida Community Partners work to make South Florida's National Parks relevant to hundreds of inner-city youth at this day-long event.
March 04, 2008
Biscayne Bay-bies Family Fun Fest
The third installment of the 2008 Family Fun Fest season highlights Biscayne Bay's role as a nursery for many animals.
February 07, 2008
Keys Kaleidoscope Family Fun Fest
No roads or bridges, no tiki bars or t-shirt shops. Biscayne National Park invites visitors of all ages to explore the sights and sounds of the real Florida Keys at this month’s installment of its popular Family Fun Fest.
January 22, 2008
See Sides Mixed Media Art Exhibit
Fiber Artist Maya Schonenberger's latest works are on display in the Dante Fascell Visitor center Gallery February 8 through May 11.
January 17, 2008
Biscayne Explorer Teacher Workshop
A free teacher workshop on the park's newest educational offering will be held on February 18.
December 27, 2007
Reef Rally Family Fun Fest
Two, four, six, eight: reefs have lots to appreciate! The eighth season of Biscayne National Park's popular Family Fun Fest season kicks off January 13 with Reef Rally!
December 14, 2007
Holiday Hours Announced
Biscayne National Park's Dante Fascell Visitor Center and bookstore will be open from 12:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., while the picnic area and jetty trail will be open from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on December 25th, Christmas Day. The park’s concession operation, including boat trips, canoe rentals, and convenience store sales will be closed. Regular hours will be in effect throughout the rest of the holiday season, including Christmas and New Year's Eve and New Year’s Day.
December 11, 2007
Family Fun Fest 2008 Season
The eighth season of Biscayne National Park's award-winning Family Fun Fest begins on January 13, 2008.
December 03, 2007
National Park America Tour Cleanup Event Scheduled
Calling volunteers of all ages to join the National Parks America Tour and Volunteer Day at Biscayne National Park on Saturday, December 8, 2007.
November 01, 2007
Park Reopens As Tropical Storm Noel Moves East
Biscayne National Park reopens to the public on Friday, November 2, 2007.
October 30, 2007
Park Closes in Preparation for Tropical Storm Noel
As Tropical Storm Noel approaches southeast Florida, Biscayne National Park has instituted a shutdown. Effective 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 30, 2007, all park facilities (including those on Boca Chita, Elliott and Adams Keys) and the mainland area at Convoy Point (9 miles east of Homestead), boat tours, and visitor services are closed to the public. The Park waters will remain open for vessel transit. The closure will remain in effect until further notice.
October 20, 2007
Improved Facilities and Services Result From Increased Camping and Docking Fees
For the first time in 9 years, camping and docking fees will increase at Biscayne National Park this November 15.
October 09, 2007
Smaller Crowds and Fewer Incidents Noted Over Columbus Day Weekend
Enhanced law enforcement efforts and unsettled weather conditions resulted in an estimated 50% fewer boaters on the water over the Columbus Day weekend. This annual event historically attracts 3000-5000 boats with as many as 20,000 participants.
October 02, 2007
Responsible Boating Stressed for Columbus Day Weekend
Park staff stress responsible boating as Columbus Day Weekend crowds are expected to transform the tranquil waters of Biscayne Bay into a heavily trafficked and potentially dangerous waterway.
September 26, 2007
"Biscayne Explorer" Teacher Workshop Planned
Biscayne National Park will be hosting a teacher workshop for its 4th and 5th grade day use education program, "Biscayne Explorer", on Monday, October 8, 2007 from 9:30 am – 3:30 pm.
September 04, 2007
Derelict Traps Removed To Restore Coral Reefs
Resource management staff removed hundreds of abandoned traps or trap pieces and nearly 3 miles of rope, freeing nearly 200 spiny lobsters and stone crabs back into park waters in the process.
August 24, 2007
New Boating Restrictions to Provide For Visitor Safety
Beginning Saturday, September 1, 2007, law enforcement staff will be limiting the number of boats rafted or tied together to no more than 5, with a minimum distance between the rafted or individual vessels of at least 100 feet.
August 23, 2007
Biscayne's Centennial Projects: Eligible for Matching Funding
Biscayne National Park has three projects on the list of 201 proposals certified for matching funds to help "add sparkle to America's crown jewels."
August 05, 2007
Marilyn Brown Photography Exhibit Opens
Florida: A Sense of Wonder features large-format black-and-white photographs by longtime South Florida resident Marilyn Brown.
August 01, 2007
2007 Lobster "Mini-Season" Follow Up
Lobster catch has declined over the past years possibly due to increased number of recreational harvesters.
July 18, 2007
Park Readies for Lobster "Mini-Season"
The annual 2-day spiny lobster sport season takes place on July 25 and 26, and the park is ready for the influx of visitors.
July 03, 2007
Great Annual Fish Count 2007
The Great Annual Fish Count is back, providing an opportunity for divers and snorkelers to take part in important scientific research.
March 16, 2007
National Park Centennial Initiative: Listening Session in South Florida
In preparation for the celebration of the National Park Service's 100th birthday in 2016, Department of the Interior officials are out across the country seeking public input on how the milestone should be commemorated.
March 15, 2007
South Florida's National Parks Unveil Trilingual Junior Ranger Program
Kids in South Florida can now become Junior Rangers in English, Spanish and Haitian Creole!
March 04, 2007
The Rainbow Connection Family Fun Fest
Think Biscayne's all blue? Think again!
February 06, 2007
Family Fun Fest Celebrates National Parks with This Land is Our Land
The second installment of the 2007 Family Fun Fest series looks at some of Biscayne's "sister" parks.
January 03, 2007
2007 Discovery Series Lectures
Biscayne National Park will once again sponsor its popular lecture series at the Coconut Grove Sailing Club.
January 03, 2007
Shark! Family Fun Fest
Biscayne National Park kicks off year 7 of its popular Family Fun Fest events with a look at sharks.
December 15, 2006
Biscayne National Park and REEF: Celebrate Conservation Landmark
The Reef Environmental Education Foundation presented Volunteer diver Lillian Kenney with an award marking REEF's completion of 100,000 fish surveys.
November 21, 2006
National Park Service and NOAA: Agree to Work Together to Protect: Florida Keys Shipwrecks
No abstract supplied.
November 15, 2006
Manatee Mutilation: Investigation Continues
Park Rangers continue to cooperate in the investigation of a mutilated manatee found in the park on November 10.
October 15, 2006
Gallery Features the Art of Carey Chen
Renowned marine artist Carey Chen opens a new show at Biscayne National Park's Dante Fascell Visitor Center Gallery on November 3.
October 08, 2006
Accidents Mar Columbus Day Weekend
One dead, several injured in two separate boat accidents on Saturday night. The boats involved were returning from the Columbus Day Weekend gathering off Elliott Key.
October 03, 2006
Exotic Plant Management Plan
The South Florida National Parks are seeking input on a proposed Exotic Plant Management Plan and Draft Environmental Impact Statement.
October 02, 2006
Columbus Day 2006
No abstract supplied.
September 18, 2006
Miami Blue Butterflies Reintroduced
Several hundred larvae from the Miami blue butterfly will be released into Biscayne National Park in hopes of bringing this critically imperiled species back from the brink of extinction.
August 28, 2006
Park Closes in Preparation for Hurricane
Park closes in preparation for Hurricane
August 21, 2006
National Park Service Honors Fellow Nonagenarians at 90th Birthday Party
Free boat trips for visitors born in 1916 and cake and punch for all on Sunday, August 27, 2006 to celebrate the National Park Service's 90th birthday.
July 26, 2006
Quattro H2O Art Exhibit
Four ArtSouth artists collaborate on a show of paintings inspired by Biscayne National Park.
June 27, 2006
Great Annual Fish Count
Join Biscayne National Park staff and scientists from the Reef Environmental Education Foundation (REEF) in monitoring fish populations on the park's reefs.
