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Jonathan Dickinson State Park | Florida State Parks

The nature and history of the park come to life through exhibits and displays in the Elsa Kimbell Environmental Education and Research Center. Programs for kids or the whole family are also offered here. Sign up for our friends group e-newsletter to learn more about programs and events. ... With ove…

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Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary – Florida Hikes

Weaving beneath a canopy knit by old-growth cypress trees in a majestic swamp forest, the boardwalk at Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary is one of Florida’s best hikes. Naples (26.375724, -81.603725) 2.3 miles Corkscrew Regional Ecosystem Watershed

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Blackwater River State Forest – Florida Hikes

... Two sides of the Yellow River (4/23/2013) Hiking through the Yellow River Ravines section on the Panhandle Trace Hike was a new experience for us all, as it's a newly opened segment of trail near Milton.

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Myakka River State Park | Florida State Parks

This is the Myakka River, Florida’s first state-designated wild and scenic river, and it flows through a vast expanse of unspoiled wetlands, prairies, hammocks, and pinelands that make up Myakka River State Park. Boating, fishing, canoeing and kayaking are popular activities on the water while hik…

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Eight Florida State Parks with Amazing Trails | Florida State Parks

This preserve state park is the largest and most intact remnant of Florida's east coast savannas. Almost 10 miles of multi-use trails offer a tour of scrub and marsh landscapes alive with birds and colorful wildflowers. 8. Falling Waters State Park - Boardwalks and unpaved trails at this Panhan…

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Florida Trail, Ocala – Florida Hikes

Spanning 72.3 from the birthplace ... scrub forest, the Ocala section is Florida’s top backpacking destination. Paisley to Palatka (28.976709, -81.550201) 72.3 miles Florida National Scenic Trail ... 72.2 miles. If there is one place that is the heart of the Florida Trail, it is the Ocala section,…

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10 Best trails and hikes in Melbourne | AllTrails

Starting at Claude Edge Front Street Park, this scenic paved path crosses Memorial Bridge heading east, offering trail-goers stunning views of the Indian River and Melbourne’s waterfront skyline. The route climbs gently over the bridge, with cooling breezes and frequent sights of boats below. Idea…

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