When people think of parks in the state of Florida they think of theme parks. However, there are many Florida beach parks in the state where all sorts of natural beauties can be found. These are great options for Florida beach vacations in all sorts of different locations, including the world famous Everglades.
The Everglades National Park is by far the most popular of these parks. Located on the southern end of the state, the Everglades is known for its natural beauties and for all sorts of different woodland areas. Also, it is known for being a wildlife refuge for animals. While the alligator is by far the most popular of these animals many different types of snakes call the Everglades home. However, there are concerns over attacks between snakes and alligators. A variety of beach areas can be found in the Everglades, including Highland Point, Florida Bay and the Oyster Keys.
All sorts of natural parks can be found along the Florida Keys as well. The Key West Natural Wildlife Reserve, which is located outside of Key West, features the Fort Zachary Taylor National State Park, the southernmost park in the country. It is noted for being a location with a great deal of natural marine life from the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean. Also in the Keys is the Great White Heron Reserve and the National Marine Sanctuary. These are impressive places to see for Florida beach vacations.
The Apalachicola National Forest is located on the Panhandle of the state just south of Tallahassee. The swamps of the forest are protected areas in the state, and all sorts of beach recreation areas can be found in the forest. The Silver Lake and Wright Lake Recreation Areas are among these places for people to check out.
The Gulf Islands National Seashore is on the far northwestern part of the state right outside of Pensacola. It extends throughout not only much of the Panhandle but also parts of nearby Alabama. Various nature trails are in the area, including trails alongside the beaches of the Gulf of Mexico. The Naval Live Oaks Reservation, which is located in nearby Gulf Breeze, is also in the area. The seashore has had some infrastructure damages from past hurricane seasons though, but it is still a relatively popular location for travel for Florida beach vacations despite this concern.
These Florida beach parks are great places to check out for Florida beach vacations. While the Everglades is by far the most popular of these locations for Florida beach vacations there are various different places to check out in the state, including some impressive locations on the Panhandle and the Florida Keys.
