10 parks in Florida
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National Preserve
Big Cypress National Preserve
Florida
The freshwaters of the Big Cypress Swamp, essential to the health of the neighboring Everglades, support the rich marine estuaries along Florida's southwest coast. C…
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National Park
Biscayne National Park
Florida
Within sight of Miami, yet worlds away, Biscayne protects a rare combination of aquamarine waters, emerald islands, and fish-bejeweled coral reefs. Evidence of 10,00…
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National Seashore
Canaveral National Seashore
Florida
Discover a dynamic barrier island shaped by dunes, coastal hammocks, and Mosquito Lagoon. Walk among ancient Timucua shell mounds and connect with thousands of years…
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National Monument
Castillo de San Marcos National Monument
Florida
Built by the Spanish in St. Augustine to defend Florida and the Atlantic trade route, Castillo de San Marcos National Monument preserves the oldest masonry fortifica…
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National Memorial
De Soto National Memorial
Florida
In May 1539, Conquistador Hernando de Soto’s army of soldiers, hired mercenaries, craftsmen, and clergy made landfall in Tampa Bay. They were met with fierce resista…
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National Park
Dry Tortugas National Park
Florida
Almost 70 miles (113 km) west of Key West lies the remote Dry Tortugas National Park. This 100-square mile park is mostly open water with seven small islands. Access…
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National Park
Everglades National Park
Florida
Established in 1947 as the first national park created for its biodiversity, Everglades National Park protects 1.5 million acres of wetland, forest, and marine habit…
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National Monument
Fort Matanzas National Monument
Florida
Fort Matanzas National Monument preserves the fortified coquina watchtower, completed in 1742, which defended the southern approach to the Spanish military settlemen…
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National Seashore
Gulf Islands National Seashore
Florida, Mississippi
Millions of visitors are drawn to the Gulf of America for Gulf Islands National Seashore's emerald coast waters, magnificent white beaches, fertile marshes and histo…
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Ecological & Historic Preserve
Timucuan Ecological & Historic Preserve
Florida
Visit one of the last unspoiled coastal wetlands on the Atlantic Coast. Discover 6,000 years of human history and experience the beauty of salt marshes, coastal dune…
