Under The Sun

Miami’s Canals in Books: Michael Grunwald’s ‘The Swamp’

In an effort to add some perspective and history to WLRN's Canoe Project, we're also taking a look at books that add to the conversation about Miami-Dade's canals. "The Swamp," which written by Michael Grunwald and published in 2006, tells the story of the beginning of Miami's canals, which stemmed from early efforts to drain the Everglades in South Florida.

Working on Miami’s Waterways: the Biscayne Bay Harbor Pilots

Earlier this month, WLRN's Arianna Prothero, told us about a group of people that spend their days navigating hulking cargo ships in and out of Port Miami: the Biscayne Bay Harbor Pilots.

Fort Lauderdale’s Canal Transportation: the Water Taxi

We're switching gears from the Canoe Project’s mostly Miami-centric perspective on the waterways and putting a spotlight on Fort Lauderdale, which is known for having some strikingly beautiful canals.

The Art of Life Within Miami’s Waterways

Part of the Canoe Project’s mission is to create a conversation, and ultimately some new understanding, of the nature of Miami-Dade's vast network of waterways. Contributing to this conversation today is Colin Foord, one of the brilliant marine biologists/artists behind Coral Morphologic, which is described as a "coral aquaculture laboratory and multi-media aquarium studio" in Miami.

WLRN Staff Celebrates End of the Canoe Project

Yesterday evening at Scotty's Landing, the WLRN Miami Herald staff celebrated the end of the Canoe Project and welcomed Terence Cantarella back on dry land.

The Last Day: Canoe Project Afternoon Update

Terence Cantarella reached the end of his journey today and WLRN caught up with him for a final update. He wrapped up the Canoe Project, an exploration of Miami-Dade's canals, by paddling through Coral Gables and Coconut Grove.

Canoe Project: “A Certain Amount of Willful Lack of Planning”

Earlier this week WLRN Miami Herald's Dan Grech interviewed Terence Cantarella, an intrepid contributor to WLRN who had the idea of navigating his way around Miami through its canal system in a canoe. Terence confessed to "a certain amount of willful lack of planning" for this adventure.

VIDEO: A Chat With Terence Cantarella about his Tropical Adventure

Terence Cantarella, the man behind the the Canoe Project here at WLRN, had a chat with The Miami Herald's Michael Alen this week about waking up at day break, not sleeping well and other aspects of spending four days straight in a canoe.

Canal Crimes: Miami Herald Photog Robbed During Canoe Project Shoot

Yesterday, on the third day of Terence's journey, he and Miami Herald photographer/videographer Michael Alen had a run in with some folks. Unfortunately, their interaction was a product of the sometimes murky and hidden locations of these canals. In short, photography equipment was stolen from Michael.

Photos: Day Three of the Canoe Project

Take a look at photos taken by Terence Cantarella on the third day of his journey. He paddled down the Miami River and across Blue Lagoon.