While National Arbor Day is always in April, many Floridians do not know that Florida ... and heating the fruit removes most of it. The Bald Cypress is a misunderstood tree.

But at the Fruit & Spice ... in Homestead, Florida, I came across a small grove of them, ready to be picked. “We have 40 banana varieties,” said Philip Romero, a guide at the park.

A scenic 113-mile road trip from Miami to Key West, crossing 42 bridges with ample sightseeing and travel options ...