Did You Know?
Canaveral National Seashore has 13 federally-listed threatened and endangered animal species. This places it second among the approximately 380 National Park Service units.
Permits to visit the backcountry areas are limited to same day use, 25 persons in the north area and 25 persons in the south. Please call before going as they have closures during maintenance and shuttle launches. Leashed pets are allowed on the lagoon side. Handicap facilities and beach wheelchair available.
Dry Tortugas National Park
Located 70 miles west of Key West, accessible only by boat or seaplane, one of my favorite all time trips. Scuba dive the coral reefs or dive the 200 plus shipwrecks. Campsites are on a first come first served basis. Everything you need, including water must be packed in. Great snorkeling. Good for birders too.
Everglades National Park
At a million and a half acres, there is truly something for everyone. Canoeing and kayaking are the way to travel the 99 mile Wilderness Waterway, however backpacking and hiking also have a presence here. Recommended times for going are during the winter months when the mosquito population settles down a little. I, who am not into fishing, caught a snook here.
Photos: Courtesy of National Park Service
