To enjoy the Sunshine State in all its glory, paying a visit to one of over 170 Florida state parks is an absolute must. With over 100 miles of beaches, more than a dozen freshwater springs and scenic rivers, and a variety of ecosystems that support a diverse collection of wildlife, Florida's state parks have a lot to offer. The biggest trouble visitors will have is narrowing down which parks to visit!
Bordered by the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico, Florida is known best for her beaches and coastlines. Travelers in the state are never more than 90 minutes to the nearest beach, so the possibilities are almost endless! Whether you are headed to the Emerald Coast of the northern panhandle with its sparkling, clear waters, the central Florida Space Coast where beach combers might also witness a rocket launch, or to the Florida Keys down south where summer never ends, Florida has no shortage of coastal exploration.
Springs are, perhaps, Florida's most unique feature. The entire state is underlain by one of the most productive aquifer systems in the world, and it has over a thousand springs to show for it. These important geologic features are integral to the health of the surrounding ecosystems, and visitors are encouraged to visit some of the spectacular locations that are under the care of the state park system.
Florida exploration doesn't end with her beaches and springs. Scenic rivers, historic battlefields, secluded islands, and beautiful hiking trails are also found throughout the state park system.
The Florida State Park System is not only one of the largest in the country, it is also the first to have won the Gold Medal for honoring the best of the nation's parks three times. No matter which park visitors choose to visit, the unique ecosystems, abundant wildlife, resplendent scenery, and of course, the year-round mild climate, will make it very clear that Florida State Parks are something special.
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