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Sculpture with riverwalk and bridge beyond

Fort Pierce

The heart of the Treasure Coast, Fort Pierce is flanked by a number of state parks and natural lands along the Indian River Lagoon and Atlantic Coastal Ridge.

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At the north end of St. Lucie County, the historic waterfront city of Fort Pierce is flanked by two barrier islands at Fort Pierce Inlet.

South of downtown, a ribbon of freshwater savannas less than a mile from the Indian River Lagoon are buffered by a chain of public lands providing recreation opportunities.

More natural lands protect portions of the sinuous North Fork of the St. Lucie River through the region.

Trails and Parks near Fort Pierce

Coastal Hammock Trail Coastal Hammock Trail At a beach best known for great surfing, the Coastal Hammock Trail at Fort Pierce State Park is a gentle introduction to a seaside semi-tropical forest.
DJ Wilcox Preserve D.J. Wilcox Natural Area In pine flatwoods and scrub along the Indian River Lagoon, D.J. Wilcox Natural Area features the ghost town of Indrio along its 2.3-mile loop
Launch access by sidewalk past picnic table Evans Creek Launch into a tributary of the North Fork of the St. Lucie River from state park land along US 1 in Port St. Lucie.
Florida Trail Kissimmee Florida Trail, Kissimmee 111.3 miles. Following the Kissimmee River floodplain, this is a scenic section of the Florida Trail with a mix of levees, shady woods, river views, open prairies, and cattle ranches.
Oceanfront with sea oats and jetties Fort Pierce Inlet State Park When the waves start crashing at Fort Pierce Inlet State Park, surfers command the beach. Offshore shoals of the rocky Atlantic Coast Ridge create strong surf.
George Lestrange Preserve George LeStrange Preserve Along Ten Mile Creek west of Fort Pierce, George LeStrange Preserve protects uplands and floodplain forest along the edge of a restored sand mine turned into a lake.
Indiro Savannas Indrio Savannahs Only a mile from the Indian River Lagoon, Indrio Savannas has 3.5 miles of hiking around freshwater wetlands where sea breezes wash across the landscape.
Indrio Scrub Indrio Scrub Atop the Atlantic Coastal Ridge, Indrio Scrub is a place where unique scrub species thrive. A short interpretive loop trail leads you through the preserve
Jack Island Preserve Jack Island Preserve State Park A cluster of mangrove islands in the Indian River Lagoon, Jack Island Preserve is a perfect destination for birding
Ocean Bay Natural Area Ocean Bay Beachside At Ocean Bay Natural Area, immerse yourself in a coastal dune environment on a short shady walk that tunnels through a tropical canopy of sea grapes, gumbo limbo, strangler fig, and sugarberry.
Oslo Riverfront CA Oslo Riverfront Conservation Area Lush tropical hammocks, great birding, and a dash of history along the Indian River Lagoon make Oslo Riverfront Conservation Area a diverse and interesting place to explore
Bridge surrounded by tropical vegetation along a hiking trail Oxbow Eco-Center Preserve A network of nature trails circles natural habitats along North Fork of the St. Lucie River, radiating from an environmental center with family appeal.
Open water prairie with lilies Savannas Preserve State Park Immerse in a grand expanse of wet prairies and pine flatwoods extending across two counties to the west of the Indian River Lagoon.

Articles

Green sea turtle nesting (FWC) Sea Turtle Walks in Florida (6/6/2014) Watching a sea turtle come ashore to lay its eggs is an incredible experience. Here are some of the places where you can join sea turtle walks in Florida.
Florida scrub-jays Hiking St Lucie County (4/13/2010) Today was a surprising reintroduction to the hiking trails of St Lucie County. My, how they have grown! Since 2003, the number of trails in the county has doubled.

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