hidden gems in florida state parks

You've probably never heard of most of these terrific state parks.

More Hidden gem state parks White squirrel at Ochlockonee State Park in the Big Bend Region

Each of these dozen parks averaged fewer than 150 visitors a day

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ST. LUCIE INLET PRESERVE, PORT SALERNO

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Mound Key Archaeological State Park, Estero Bay

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A huge sinkhole containing a gorgeous miniature rain forest.

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Where the Pulitzer-Prize winning author of “The Yearling” fell in love with the authentic Florida. And you will too.

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A place with dark skies and twinkling stars, where astronomers gaze in awe at what it's possible to see.

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Dade Battlefield Historic State Park, Bushnell

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Windley Key Fossil Reef State Park, Islamorada

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hidden gems in florida state parks

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You've probably never heard of most of these terrific state parks.

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Each of these dozen parks averaged fewer than 150 visitors a day

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Three Rivers State Park, Sneads

ST. LUCIE INLET PRESERVE, PORT SALERNO

A hidden beach accessible only by boat; an easy kayak paddle away.

Mound Key Archaeological State Park, Estero Bay

A spectacular kayak trip to a fascinating island once the center of the Calusa Indian world.

A huge sinkhole containing a gorgeous miniature rain forest.

Devil's Millhopper, Gainesville

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Where the Pulitzer-Prize winning author of “The Yearling” fell in love with the authentic Florida. And you will too.

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Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Historic State Park, Cross Creek

A place with dark skies and twinkling stars, where astronomers gaze in awe at what it's possible to see.

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Kissimmee Prairie Preserve, Okeechobee

Dade Battlefield Historic State Park, Bushnell

A lovely spot for a walk where Florida's history will surprise you.

Windley Key Fossil Reef State Park, Islamorada

eden gardens state park, SANTA ROSA BEACH

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