Florida

Myakka River State Park

Established: 1941
Acreage: 37,000 · 37,000 acres
Location: Sarasota/Manatee counties, FL (east of Sarasota)
Key features: Myakka River and lakes; canopy walkway; oak/palm hammocks; dense alligator population (~1,000)
Activities: Wildlife viewing, hiking, biking, kayaking/canoeing, airboat tours, camping, birdwatching
Notable: One of Florida's oldest and largest state parks; CCC-developed; Wild and Scenic-designated river

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