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| Location: Myakka River State Park is located 9 miles east of I-75 in Sarasota on S.R. 72. |
| Description: One of the oldest and largest state parks, Myakka protects one of the state´s most diverse natural areas. The Myakka River, designated as a Florida Wild and Scenic River, flows through 58 square miles of wetlands, prairies, hammocks, and pinelands. Visitors can enjoy wildlife viewing from a boardwalk that stretches out over the Upper Myakka Lake, then take to the treetops with a stroll along the canopy walkway. |
| Personal Notes: My absolute favorite state park. Wildlife is abundant and it is not uncommon for me to see deer, hogs, turkey almost every visit. This is also the location for my favorite photograph so far, picture number 20 below. |
| Myakka River State Park |
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