AWAITS Experience Florida nature by land and sea—from mangrove tunnels and warm waters to sporting fi elds and rugged trails. Whether you want to get in a workout or get out on the water, there’s an outdoor experience for you to enjoy year-round. The Bay Park Wilderness Escapes Grab your longboard, bicycle or blades and cruise the Legacy Trail’s 18.5 miles of buttery-smooth pavement surrounded by Florida nature. To get a closer look at local wildlife, head to Myakka River State Park where you can spot birds from the 25-feet-high Canopy Walkway or see alligators from a canoe. This lush park is also home to miles of hiking and biking trails, as well as several picnic areas and campgrounds. For a coastal hike, check out Lemon Bay Environmental Park where four miles of hiking trails hug the mangrove-lined coast. Climb to the top of the hill at Celery Fields for epic views of 300 acres of open marshlands and a variety of birds. Hike through Myakka State Forest or go o -road bicycling on the 40 miles of trails. In Myakkahatchee Creek Environmental Park , you’ll get the ultimate Old Florida nature experience while hiking, cycling or horseback riding under an oak canopy. Walk the boardwalks of Quick Point Nature Preserve as you view a serene, 100-year-old mangrove lagoon. Glamp at Oscar Scherer State Park to toast marshmallows while listening to a chorus of cicadas before falling asleep under the stars. 10 O cial Visitors Guide of Sarasota County ®
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