Florida Outdoor Getaways 2008 - (Page 30) listings ATTRACTIONS continued from page 28 Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park FloridaStateParks.org 11135 N. Gulfshore Dr. N., Naples, 239-597-6196. Popular seashore with a white sandy beach and a mangrove forest provide for lush wildlife habitat. $ É Éi Picayune Strand State Forest www.fl-dof.com 2121 - 52nd Ave. S.E., Naples, 239-348-7557. The forest is an environmental learning adventure. Come and explore your state forest. Ê Ë Canoe Outfitters of Florida www.canoes-kayaks-florida.com 9060 W. Indiantown Rd., Jupiter, 888-272-1257. Step into the past of the cypress-covered Loxahatchee River and view the best of Florida’s wildlife. Allow up to 4 hours. Don Pedro Island State Park FloridaStateParks.org Between Knight and Little Gasparilla Islands, Boca Grande, 941-964-0375. Accessible by boat, this beautiful little island is part of an extensive chain of Gulf barrier islands. $ Éi Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve www.rookerybay.org 300 Tower Rd., Naples, 239-417-6310. The Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve includes 110,000 acres of coastal lands and waters. Ê Ë $$$$-$$$$$ Ê Catamaran Charters by Tropical Sailing www.tropicalsailing.com 801 Seabreeze Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, 954-579-8181. Island getaway and beach adventures, champagne sunset cruises and snorkeling tours. Private charters available. Allow up to a full day. $$$-$$$$$ Ê Ë Fakahatchee Strand Preserve State Park FloridaStateParks.org/fakahatcheestrand 137 Coastline Dr., Copeland, 239-695-4593. Home to rare orchids, endangered Florida panthers, black bears and mangrove fox squirrels. Ê Éi Stump Pass Beach State Park FloridaStateParks.org South end of Manasota Key, off I-75, Exit 191, Englewood, 941-964-0375. This mile-long beach is a great place to find seashells during the winter months. $ Éi Discovery Cruise Line www.discoverycruiseline.com 1775 N.W. 70th Ave., Miami, 800-727-4471. “America’s favorite one-day cruise,” sailing daily to Grand Bahama Island. Allow a full day. ¤ Gasparilla Island State Park FloridaStateParks.org 880 Belcher Rd., Boca Grande, 941-964-0375. The centerpiece of this park is the restored Boca Grande Lighthouse, originally built in 1890. $ É Éi Sugden Regional Park www.floridacommunitydevelopment.org/fct/parks 4284 Avalon Dr., Naples, 239-252-4000. Sugden Regional Park boasts the 60-acre Lake Avalon, nature trails and other outdoor activities. Ê Dragonfly Expeditions, Inc. www.dragonflyexpeditions.com 1825 Ponce De Leon Blvd., Ste. 369, Coral Gables, 888-9-WANDER. Distinctive tours, day journeys and overnight excursions for individuals, small parties and corporate groups. Ê Ë ¢ Hickey’s Creek Mitigation Park www.floridacommunitydevelopment.org/fct/parks 17980 Palm Beach Blvd., Alva, 239-728-6240. This wildlife preserve features a variety of habitats, nature trails and a kayak landing. Ê Watersports Canoe Outpost - Peace River www.canoeoutpost.com 2816 N.W. County Rd. 661, Arcadia, 800-268-0083. Paddle the Peace River, “Florida’s most popular state paddling trail.” Day and overnight runs. eBoatCharters.com www.eboatcharters.com 6671 W. Indiantown Rd., Ste. 56-188, Jupiter, 877-848-4195. Florida charter experts for motor and sailing yachts and boats: fishing, diving, snorkeling and fun. Ë ¢ Judah P. Benjamin Confederate Memorial At Gamble Plantation Historic State Site FloridaStateParks.org/gambleplantation 3708 Patten Ave., Ellenton, 941-723-4536. Gamble Plantation Historic State Park preserves the mansion of an antebellum sugar plantation. Ê Canoe Outpost, Inc. www.canoeoutpost.com Five locations throughout Florida, Arcadia, 800-268-0083. Come see the true Florida with Canoe Outpost, Florida’s oldest and largest outfitter. Ê EcoAdventures www.miamidade.gov/parks 4000 Crandon Blvd., Key Biscayne, 305-365-3018. MiamiDade Parks naturalist-guided eco-adventure excursions introduce the other wild side of Miami. Allow up to a full day. $-$$$$$ Ê Ë É Éi Koreshan State Historic Site FloridaStateParks.org U.S. 41 at Corkscrew Road, Estero, 239-992-0311. The remains of the Koreshan Unity settlement, established in 1894 by Cyrus Teed. Campground, hiking and more on site. Allow 1 hour. $ Ê Ë Éi Crystal Seas Kayaking - Everglades www.crystalseas.com 815 Oyster Bar Ln., Everglades City, 877-732-7877. Crystal Seas Kayaking offers three-hour, six-hour and multi-day kayaking trips in the Everglades. $$$$$ Ê Everglades Day Safari - Fort Lauderdale www.ecosafari.com Pick-up in Ft. Lauderdale, 800-472-3069. Everglades Day Safari is an all-inclusive, full-day eco-tour guided by trained naturalists. Allow a full day. $$$$$ Ê Lake Manatee State Park FloridaStateParks.org/lakemanatee 20007 S.R. 64 E., Bradenton, 941-741-3028. The park extends along three miles of the south shore of Lake Manatee, a 2,200-acre reservoir. $ Florida Surf Lessons www.floridasurflessons.com 5233 Sunnydale Ct., Sarasota, 888-672-4887. Florida Surf Lessons will entertain you while they prove that you don’t need to be 14 years old to learn to surf. $$$$$ Ë Everglades Safari Park www.evergladessafaripark.com 26700 Tamiami Trl. (U.S. 41/Southwest 8th Street), Miami, 305-226-6923. Daily airboat tours through the Everglades. See gators, native flora/fauna and exotic wildlife. Private tours available. Allow 1.5 hours. $$-$$$ Ê Ë Lovers Key State Park FloridaStateParks.org/loverskey 8700 Estero Blvd., Fort Myers Beach, 239-463-4588. Lovers Key offers a pristine 2.5-mile beach, picnic areas, miles of hiking trails and guided tours. Allow at least 1 hour. $ Ê É Éi Ray’s Canoe Hideaway www.rayscanoehideaway.com 1247 Hagle Park Rd., Bradenton, 941-747-3909. Paddle the “Singing River” by canoe or kayak. Half-day, full-day, overnight or weekly canoe and kayak rentals. Allow at least 3 hours. $$$$-$$$$$ Ê Florida Yacht Charters & Sales, Inc. www.floridayacht.com 390 Alton Rd., Ste. 3, Miami Beach, 800-537-0050. Offers sailing and power yacht charters in the Florida Keys and Bahamas, bareboat or captained boats. Allow up to one week. Madira Bickel Mound State Archaeological Site FloridaStateParks.org Terra Ceia Island, Palmetto, 941-723-4536. This ancient ceremonial mound was the first to be designated a State Archaeological Site. Éi A Silent Sports Outfitter www.silentsportsoutfitters.com 2301 Tamiami Trl. N., Nokomis, 941-966-5477. Spend a day kayaking the beautiful waters of Sarasota and Venice. Rentals and delivery available. Island Queen Cruises Sightseeing Tours www.islandqueencruises.com 401 Biscayne Blvd., Miami, 800-910-5119. Come aboard one of their narrated sightseeing cruises and enjoy Miami’s beautiful coastline. Allow 1.5 hours. $$$ Ê Ë Mound Key Archaeological State Park FloridaStateParks.org Located just east of Lovers Key in Estero Bay, Estero, 239-992-0311. Framed in mangrove forests, the shell mounds of the park rise more than 30 feet above Estero Bay. Allow 3 hours. Éi Southeast Cruises & Tours Airboat USA, LLC www.airboatusa.com 22700 S.W. Eighth St., Miami, 305-219-1200. Private airboat rides and airboat safaris deep into the Florida Everglades. Seen on CSI Miami. Ê Éi Jungle Queen Inc. www.junglequeen.com 801 Seabreeze Blvd., Route A1A, Fort Lauderdale, 954-462-5596. Famous barbecue dinner and sightseeing cruises. A Fort Lauderdale tradition for over 65 years. Allow up to 4 hours. $$$-$$$$ Myakka River State Park FloridaStateParks.org/myakkariver 13208 S.R. 72, Sarasota, 941-361-6511. One of Florida’s largest state parks. Hike, bike, fish, kayak, camp, take a tour and observe wildlife. Allow 1 hour. $-$$ Ê Éi Key West Express - Miami www.seakeywestexpress.com Miami Seaquarium, 4400 Rickenbacker Cswy., Miami, 888-593-3779. Getting there is half the fun when you travel aboard the jet-powered vessels of Key West Express. Allow a full day. Ë American Yacht Company, Inc. www.boatmiami.com 12555 Biscayne Blvd., Ste. 490, North Miami, 305-758-2500. Offering crewed or bareboat sailing and power yachts for your special family vacation or event. Allow up to several days/weeks. $$$$$ Myakka State Forest www.fl-dof.com 2000 S. River Rd., North Port, 941-460-1333. Includes trails for horseback, biking and hiking. Primitive camping and picnic area. Hunting in season. RA Charters www.racharters.com 3400 Pan American Dr., Coconut Grove, 305-989-3959. RA Charters owns and operates the sailing Vessel RA, a 45-foot sailing yacht, located at Dinner Key Marina. Allow up to 8 hours. $$$$$ Okaloacoochee Slough State Forest www.fl-dof.com P.O. Box 712, Felda, 863-612-0776. The Okaloacoochee Slough State Forest is 32,039 acres and is located 30 miles east of Fort Myers. $ Best Boat Club & Rentals www.goboatingnow.com 801 Seabreeze Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, 954-779-3866. Boat rentals in Fort Lauderdale. See the Venice of America on your own boat. Ocean access. Allow up to 8 hours. Sawgrass Recreation Park www.sawgrassrecreationpark.com 5400 N. Hwy. 27, Fort Lauderdale, 888-424-7262. Airboat tours, gator show, reptile and wildlife exhibits, food, beverage and gifts. Allow 2 hours. $$-$$$ Ê Oscar Scherer State Park FloridaStateParks.org/oscarscherer 1843 S. Tamiami Trl., Osprey, 941-483-5956. Acres of scrubby flatwoods make this park one of the best places to see Florida scrub-jays. Allow up to 2 hours. $$$$$ Biscayne Lady Yacht Charters www.biscaynelady.com 401 Biscayne Blvd., Miami, 305-379-5119. Yachts for corporate and social events on the water; can be chartered for half- and full-day trips. Schooner Heritage of Miami www.heritageschooner.com 401 Biscayne Blvd., Miami, 305-442-9697. Miami’s official tall ship. 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