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1. Alafia River State Park ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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2. Anastasia State Park ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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3. Bahia Honda State Park

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4. Big Cypress National Preserve

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5. Big Lagoon State Park

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6. Big Shoals State Park

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7. Biscayne National Park

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8. Canaveral National Seashore

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9. Crystal River Archaeological State Park

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10. Curry Hammock State Park

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11. Dry Tortugas National Park

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12. Everglades National Park

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13. Gasparilla Island State Park

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14. Gilchrist Blue Springs State Park

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15. Gulf Islands National Seashore

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16. Amelia Island State Park

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17. Jonathan Dickinson State Park

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18. Kissimmee Prairie Preserve State Park

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19. Lafayette Blue Springs State Park

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20. Manatee Springs State Park

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21. Natural Bridge Battleground Historic State Park

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22. Oscar Scherer State Park

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23. Ponce de Leon Springs State Park

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24. Suwannee River State Park

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25. Weeki Wachee Springs State Park

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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

  • Florida is blessed with an abundance of remarkable state parks, nature preserves, and national parks.
  • These areas provide both sanctuary for endangered animals and birds and vast playgrounds where people can escape the city and commune with nature.
  • There are numerous opportunities for boating, hiking, biking, fishing, wildlife watching, camping, and picnicking.

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