Avalon State Park
With a sandy strand more than a mile long, Avalon State Park offers an escape to an uncluttered seashore along the Treasure Coast where sea turtles retreat to lay their eggs.
D.J. Wilcox Preserve
Indrio 1.3 milesDiscover the natural beauty of a mosaic of habitats nourished by a freshwater spring near the Indian River Lagoon at what was once the town of Indrio.
Fellsmere Trailhead Preserve
Fellsmere 2.0 milesImmediately west of Interstate 95 at the Sebastian/Fellsmere exit, Fellsmere Trailhead Preserve provides a nature break for travelers and a trailhead for recreation
Fort Drum Marsh
Yeehaw Junction 3.0 milesHeadwaters of the St. Johns River, Fort Drum Marsh Conservation Area covers more than 20,000 acres, but this hike zeroes in on Horseshoe Lake and Hog Island near Yeehaw Junction.
Hallstrom Farmstead
Vero Beach 1.4 milesEncircling the historic Hallstrom House, sand pine scrub provides a unique habitat for a rare and endangered species of native mint along this 1.4 mile loop.
Indian River Lagoon Greenway
Vero Beach 3.3 milesA scenic trek in Vero Beach to an observation deck on the Indian River Lagoon provides the option of longer immersion in the coastal mangrove forest.
Indrio Savannahs Preserve
Indrio 5.0 milesA haven for wildlife dependent on fresh water savannas scarcely a mile west of the Indian River Lagoon, Indrio Savannahs illustrates a success story in habitat restoration.
Indrio Scrub Preserve
Indrio 0.4 milesAtop the Atlantic Coastal Ridge, Indrio Scrub Preserve is a place where unique scrub species thrive. A short interpretive loop trail leads through the preserve.
McKee Botanical Garden
Established as McKee Jungle Gardens by local legend Waldo E. Sexton in 1929 with the guidance of landscape architect William Lyman Phillips, this carefully designed tropical garden is a Florida gem
Oslo Riverfront Conservation Area
Vero Beach 2.4 milesLush 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.
Oyster Bar Marsh Conservation Area
Vero Beach 3.6 milesBoardwalks and a wide perimeter trail explore coastal mangrove forests and scenic overlooks on the eastern shore of the Indian River Lagoon.
Pelican Island Centennial Trail
Sebastian 0.8 milesDesigned the first Federal Bird Reserve in 1903, Pelican Island National Wildlife Refuge celebrated its century mark by creating this short, scenic, accessible trail for birding.