Thunder Beach Motorcycle Rally (Autumn)Oct 21–25, 2026 · Florida

Bahia Honda State Park at 36850 Overseas Highway (MM 37, Big Pine Key) contains the remnant of Henry Flagler's 1912 Overseas Railroad bridge — a 5,055-foot structure that was hailed as an engineering marvel of the Western Hemisphere. A trail leads from the park up onto the elevated deck of the old bridge, providing a panoramic 360-degree view of the Atlantic Ocean, the Gulf of Mexico, and the chain of keys stretching in both directions. The park also has three distinct beaches rated among the best in Florida. Entry fee is required ($8 per vehicle). The old bridge reopened for pedestrian and cyclist access following restoration work.

A 220-mile loop from Tallahassee along the Gulf Coast through Florida's largely undiscovered Big Bend region, where the state's northern coast curves westward. The primary motorcycle segment follows US-98 from Apalachicola east through Carabelle, Panacea, and Wakulla County — roughly 40 miles where the highway hugs the coastline closely with open Gulf views and light traffic. The loop also includes a forest trail section on SR-20 through the 632,000-acre Apalachicola National Forest. The Apalachicola estuary produces 90% of Florida's oysters. Known locally as Florida's Forgotten Coast for its absence of high-rise development.

Gamble Rogers Memorial State Recreation Area at 3100 S. Oceanshore Boulevard (A1A) in Flagler Beach marks the southern terminus of the A1A Scenic and Historic Coastal Byway, one of only two roads in Florida designated an All-American Road by the Federal Highway Administration. The park sits directly between the Atlantic Ocean and the Intracoastal Waterway, with pull-outs offering unobstructed ocean views. Named for folk singer and Florida resident Gamble Rogers, who died rescuing a swimmer in 1991. Popular beach access and restroom facilities make it a natural break point on an A1A ride.