Shamrock Park
Venice 1.3 milesThe southern terminus for a greenway spanning from Sarasota to Venice, Shamock Park is a draw for birders with its resident Florida scrub-jays.
She-inal at Punta Gorda Dairy Queen
This female urinal in the Dairy Queen off the Kings Highway exit of I-75 at Punta Gorda was quite the surprise when I happened across it earlier this year. This visit, I brought my camera with me. It’s not meant to be functional … anymore …
Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve
Fort Myers 1.4 milesWinding 1.4 miles through the slough, the broad wheelchair-accessible boardwalk at Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve in Fort Myers leads you into a dark cypress strand.
Sleeping Turtles Preserve North
Venice 3.2 milesNamed for a feature on old navigational maps, Sleeping Turtles Preserve North provides great views of the Myakka River from its bluffs.
South Creek Nature Trail
Osprey 1.0 milesDelight in scenic views and lush vegetation along this well-worn footpath along the bluffs of South Creek at Oscar Scherer State Park.
South Florida
In the tip of the Florida peninsula, the prairies meet the tropics, with Florida's largest lake, agriculture, and wilderness on a grand scale between the densely populated coasts.
South Fork State Park
Bradenton 9.2 milesA series of three loops tied together across Little Manatee River Southfork Tract and South Fork State Park explore progressively wilder scrub communities along the South Fork of the Little Manatee River.
St. Jude Trail
A ramble to the mangrove-lined shores of St. Jude Harbor, the St. Jude Trail is a birder's delight, tucked away in a residential neighborhood on the edge of St. James City on Pine Island and protected by the Calusa Land Trust.
Stump Pass Beach State Park
At the south tip of Manasota Key, Stump Pass Beach State Park sits at just the right angle to collect seashells like a scoop, so early risers have great shelling
Telegraph Creek and Bob Janes Preserves
Fort Myers 4.0 milesAn impressive array of xeric, mesic, and aquatic habits is on display along a 4 mile set of loop trails traversing Telegraph Creek and Bob Janes Preserves.
Ten Thousand Islands Marsh Trail
Everglades City 2.4 milesOn the Marsh Trail, immerse yourself in the mangrove maze of the Ten Thousand Islands on a trail that takes you to places you'd normally only see from a boat.
Terra Ceia Preserve State Park
Palmetto 9.0 milesHome to many wading birds, Terra Ceia Preserve State Park is an aquatic preserve protecting the ragged northern shoreline of the island of Terra Ceia.