Helen & Allan Cruickshank Sanctuary
Cocoa 1.1 milesLoop 140 acres of scrub forest on the Atlantic Coastal Ridge in Rockledge to catch a glimpse of Florida scrub-jay families from an easy 1.1 mile trail.
Indian Mound Station Sanctuary
Titusville 1.9 milesSpot Florida scrub-jays and a fascinating diversity of plants while traversing a historic site on a 1.9 mile hike at the north end of Titusville.
Indian River Lagoon Preserve State Park
Melbourne Beach 3.0 milesIn a state park where the main goal is preservation and restoration, a wide dirt pathway leads to views of mangrove-lined shorelines along the Indian River Lagoon.
Island Pioneer Trail
Merritt Island 3.2 milesAlong a swamp-edged ribbon of greenway south of Kennedy Space Center, much of this 3.2 mile hike along the Island Pioneer Trail follows an early roadway on Merritt Island.
Jetty Park
With white sand dunes and a beautiful oceanfront, Jetty Park is the closest beach to Cape Canaveral that stays open during launches at Kennedy Space Center: the viewing's great daytime or night.
Kings Park
Merritt Island 5.1 milesA mosaic of landscapes disturbed by past development now lush with vegetation, Kings Park protects both freshwater and brackish waterways with a ribbon of bike path between them.
Launching Into Paddleboarding
After a lifetime of water sports on and around the Indian River Lagoon, John takes to paddleboarding to try something new and to connect with an old friend.
Malabar Scrub East
Malabar 2.7 milesStep into the wonder of an extensive scrub habitat south of Palm Bay, snatched away from development and restored to its natural beauty.
Malabar Scrub West
Palm Bay 3.3 milesWith loop trails showing off scrub, Malabar Scrub West provides miles to roam southeast of Turkey Creek.
Maritime Hammock Sanctuary
Melbourne Beach 3.5 milesProtecting a strip of waterfront and maritime hammock along the Indian River Lagoon, Maritime Hammock Sanctuary showcases a parade of coastal habitats along its trails.
Merritt Island Manatee Observation Deck
Where Haulover Canal connects the Indian River Lagoon and Mosquito Lagoon in Merritt Island NWR, the Manatee Observation Deck makes it easy to watch for manatees drifting by.
Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge
With recreational activities ranging from hiking to biking, boating, fishing, and bioluminscent kayaking, Florida's top destination for birding is also home to Kennedy Space Center.