MOTHER NATURE IS ON DISPL AY AND AT HER VERY
FINEST IN THE WONDERFUL WILDERNESS THAT
GRACES FLORIDA'S PARADISE COAST.
E X P LO R E
PARKS &
PRESERVES
AUDUBON CORKSCREW
SWAMP SANCTUARY
This sanctuary, managed by the
National Audubon Society, is
where you can find the rarest of
orchids, the largest old-growth Bald
Cypress forest on the continent
and the largest nesting site for the
endangered wood stork. As you
navigate your way along a 2.25-mile
boardwalk through the pinelands
and over cypress ponds, watch
for deer, otters and other critters
sheltered by the towering, moss-
laden trees.
IN THE KNOW
Take a copy of the sanctuary's
Boardwalk Bird List on your nature
expedition and track how many
exotic species you can spot. From
buntings to warblers, the wetlands
and marshes are flush with winged
wonders.
COLLIER-SEMINOLE
STATE PARK
While venturing through this park,
you are likely to spy gopher tortoises
and alligators. You might also be
lucky enough to catch a glimpse of a
red cockaded woodpecker or even a
black bear as you make your way via
pole boat, fishing boat, kayak, bicycle
or your own two feet.
IN THE KNOW
Along three diverse hiking trails and a
meandering 13.5-mile canoe trail, you
can challenge yourself to a high-tech
treasure hunt using a handheld GPS
unit. This sprawling state park houses
10 geocaches in all — one of which is
the oldest in the state of Florida!
BIG CYPRESS
NATIONAL PRESERVE
A neighbor to the Everglades, this
lush preserve offers a plethora of
exploration options for the nature
lover in all of us. Whether your
passion is hiking, camping, cycling
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