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Located not far from St. Petersburg, Fort De Soto is the biggest park in the Pinellas County. It stretches over 1,136 acres on five interconnected keys. To really explore the park and its many trails, rent a kayak, canoe, or bike. You can also fish from a pier. It is full of palm hammocks, beach plants, mangroves, hardwoods, wetlands, and rich native plants. Each of them is crucial for the preservation of Florida’s natural environment.
The park is home to more than 328 species of birds and refuge to the loggerhead turtles, which nest from April to September.
You can also fish from a pier or visit the historic Fort de Soto made of the coquina shells and its mortar battery cannons. The views from the fort are spectacular.
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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