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  • Melbourne, Florida

    Ritch Grissom Memorial Wetlands

    2.78 mi / 75 ft gain
    Ritch Grissom Memorial Wetlands is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Melbourne, Florida.
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  • Christmas, Florida

    Paddle the St. Johns River from East Orlando

    Paddling along the St. Johns river is the perfect relaxing escape that lets you see the real Florida.  Bring your Kayak, Canoe, or SUP to explore on one of the few rivers worldwide that flows North.  Just 45 minutes from Downtown Orlando, this adventure is great for someone who either wants to se...
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  • Vero Beach, Florida

    Kayak Round Island

    5.0
    Florida receives plenty of attention from tourists, but rarely is it for its outdoor recreation. However, the intercoastal waterways that run up and down much of the state are fantastic places to grab a kayak and hit the water on a sunny afternoon (they get a lot of those). Round Island Beach Par...
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  • Brevard County, Florida

    Wildlife Photography at Blackpoint Wildlife Drive

    5.0
    6 mi / 0 ft gain
    If you are looking for a place to capture images of wildlife, especially birds, then the Merritt Island Refuge is the place to go. With many trail options, both hiking and driving, the opportunities for good captures are endless. From the small green herons, to spoonbills, and great herons to ga...
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  • Okeechobee, Florida

    Camp at Kissimmee Prairie Preserve State Park

    5.0
    Sweeping views of open sky and vast palmetto prairies greet  visitors as they drive along the park drive. Here is one of the last remaining tracts of dry palmetto prairie, an ecosystem unique to Florida. This landscape is home to many rare species of wildlife, including the most endangered bird i...
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  • Lake Wales, Florida

    Hike the Gobbler Ridge Trail

    2.8 mi
    I'm not sure why this trail is called Gobbler Ridge. I do understand the Gobbler part as there are wild turkeys in the park. However, I don't think there is a ridge in all of Florida! Anyway, this is a nice trail about 2.8 miles long marked with green blazes. The trailhead is from the south end o...
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  • Lake Wales, Florida

    Hike the Buster Island Loop

    6.7 mi
    The Buster Island Loop hike is the longest hike in the park at 6.7 miles. It is completely flat and easy hike that goes through a varied landscape. The trail starts from the north side of the parking lot (only one parking area). Follow the blue connector trail a short way to a road. Here you will...
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Camping and Lodging in Melbourne

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