Florida State Parks Offer Free Admission July 17
July 15th, 2010
Governor Charlie Crist has proclaimed July as Parks and Recreation Month in Florida. To celebrate, Saturday, July 17 will be free entry to all Florida state parks, except the Skyway Fishing Pier. Canoe rentals, camping and other activities will be normal price.
Great State Parks
Recently, John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park in Key Largo was voted one of the top 25 Amazing Locations by ReserveAmerica. As the first underwater park, this park offers visitors the opportunity to see the coral reef on snorkeling and diving trips. This park will celebrate its 50th Anniversary in December 2010.
Another great state park Lovers Key, is a pristine barrier island and a state park near Fort Myers, which gives it solitary beaches and long nature trails. For years the only way to get there was by boat, which kept it remote and a great place to steal away and spend some time with your significant other. It hasn’t been developed, so there are still a lot of secluded romantic places to relax and unwind, for just the two of you.
Talbot Island State Park is located on Big Talbot Island which is part of the unique Sea Islands chain and is just 20 miles east of downtown Jacksonville and just south of Amelia Island. The park is primarily a natural preserve and is an excellent location for nature study, bird-watching and photography.
