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Symbols: q = Family Friendly, g = Handicapped Access, V = Guided Tours, l = Boat Launch AREA SIGHTSEEING Naples Area/Ave Maria Area Marco Island Area Everglades Area Immokalee Picayune Strand State Forest freshfromflorida.com u 2121 52nd Ave. S.E., Naples, 239-348-7557 The forest is home to many unique species of flora and fauna, as well as a multitude of recreational activities. Horse trails with equestrian camping area. q Sugden Regional Park colliergov.net/Index.aspx?page=2655 u 4284 Avalon Dr., Naples, 239-252-4000 Playground, open play area, picnic areas, amphitheater, pavilions, paved fitness trail, 60-acre lake and swimming beach. FREE q g V Ten Thousand Islands National Wildlife Refuge - Marsh Trail fws.gov/floridapanther/tenthousandislands u MM31, Tamiami Trl., Naples 239-657-8001 The Marsh Trail portion of the refuge offers the only land access to this expansive wildlife refuge located a few miles east of Collier-Seminole State Park. The one-mile trail has a birding tower for spectacular birdwatching and photography. FREE q g Veterans Community Park - Naples collierparks.com u 1895 Veterans Park Dr., Naples, 239-566-2367 Provides a soccer field, football fields, a baseball field, tennis, bocce, basketball, racquetball and volleyball courts. Fitness center and dog park. FREE q g Vineyards Community Park colliergov.net/parks u 6231 Arbor Blvd., Naples, 239-353-9669 Community center, lighted softball fields, tennis and basketball courts. Soccer fields, racquetball, picnic shelters, amphitheater, concession and restrooms. FREE q g SPORTS CENTERS Academia Sánchez-Casal asc-florida.com u 4995 Airport Pulling Rd. N., Naples, 239-263-1818 Using tennis and education within the 'Academia' framework as the vehicle for personal development, our student athletes will continue to be good citizens of the world long after they leave our care. Altair Gun Club at Deep Lake - Altair Training Solutions altairgunclub.com u 20201 S.R. 29, Copeland, 877-864-8550, 239-571-3241 ALTAIR Gun Club offers firearms, self-defense, medical and teambuilding courses for men and women. q g Collier County Parks & Recreation Department collierparks.com u 15000 Livingston Rd., Naples, 239-252-4000 More than ten parks and community centers work to provide quality recreational programs for adults and kids alike. FREE q Collier County Sports Tourism athletesinparadise.com u 2660 N. Horseshoe Dr., Ste. 105, Naples, 239-252-4267 Whether for an event organizer or sports enthusiast, the Naples, Marco Island, Everglades area is perfect for sports travel, competition and training. q Florida Sports Park thefloridasportspark.com u 8520 Rattlesnake Hammock Rd., Naples, 800-897-2701, 239-774-2701 Florida Sports Park is the home of the world-famous swamp buggy races along with many other racing, cultural and social events. q g Greater Naples YMCA greaternaplesymca.org u 5450 YMCA Rd., Naples, 239-591-8500 The Greater Naples YMCA offers family-friendly health and wellness to the community and beyond. g Gulf Coast Clays gulfcoastclays.com u 12425 Union Rd., Naples, 239-642-8999 Clay shooting club offering trap, skeet, five-stand and a fully automated 14-station sporting clays course. q New Hope Event Center newhopeeventcenter.com u 7675 Davis Blvd., Naples, 239-348-0122 A multifaceted, state-of-the-art facility designed specifically to ensure the success of your one-of-a-kind social, business or sports event. g North Collier Regional Park collierparks.com u 15000 Livingston Rd., Naples, 239-252-4000 Large facilities for soccer and softball league play; fitness center and gymnasium. FREE q g AD ON PG. 41 TOURS BY AIR Island Hoppers Raven Air ravenair.net u 2005 Mainsail Dr., Naples, 239-777-4046 Airport shuttle, custom tours, Florida Keys, 10,000 Islands, Everglades and aerial photography. Semi- scheduled service out of Marco Island Executive Airport. Locally owned and operated. q g V Wings - 10,000 Islands Aero Tours wingsaerotours.com/id2.html u 650 E. C. Airpark Rd., Everglades City, 239-695-3296 Fly in an Alaskan bushplane over the Ten Thousand Islands, the Everglades or the Keys. Enjoy a day or two in Key West or at Fort Jefferson. q V TOURS BY LAND C&G's Big Cypress Swamp Buggy Tours bigcypressswampbuggytours.com u Turner River Rd., Ochopee, 239-478-4419 The tour is an exciting ride through Big Cypress National Preserve on a swamp buggy equipped to carry up to six passengers. Great for spotting wildlife. During wet season the buggy's big tires navigate in water ranging in depth from three inches to four feet. q V Captain Steve's Swamp Buggy Adventures captainstevesswampbuggyadventures.com u Concho Bille Trailhead, Big Cypress National Preserve. Call for Directions., Chokoloskee, 877-871-5386, 239-695-2186 The best opportunity to observe and photograph native wildlife up close from the safety of a swamp buggy. Kids ride free with two paying adults. q g V Eco Everglades ecoeverglades.com u 32016 Tamiami Trl. E., Everglades, 239-719-0565 Subtropical wilderness hike in the world's only Bald Cypress Royal Palm Forest. The U.S. orchid and bromeliad capital where endless flora and fauna thrive! q V Everglades Adventure Center evergladesadventurecenter.com u 102 Collier Ave., Everglades City, 239-695-0075 Come visit the "Concierge of the Everglades!" Tour packages offer transportation from Naples to the Everglades area, outdoor recreation like canoeing, kayaking, airboats and stops at the Everglades Adventure Center offering "Tastes of the Everglades" plus much more. q g V Everglades Adventure evergladesadventure.com u 4765 Estero Blvd., Fort Myers Beach, 239-405-2060 Full-day excursions to the Everglades. Join their knowledgeable guides to experience one of the most unique wetland ecosystems in the world. q V Everglades Day Safari ecosafari.com u 10450 Corkscrew Commons Dr., Estero, 800-472-3069, 239-472-1559 A Florida SEE gold certified eco-tour. Safaris include a scenic boat ride, nature walk, wildlife drive, airboat ride and a delicious lunch. q V D i s c o v e r Y o u r P a r a d i s e . | N a p l e s , M a r c o I s l a n d & T h e E v e r g l a d e s 4 6 D i s c o v e r Y o u r P a r a d i s e . | N a p l e s , M a r c o I s l a n d & T h e E v e r g l a d e s 4 6

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