Discover Scenic Florida

National Parks|NW State Park

Florida is one of the nation's renowned vacationlands. Tourism is Florida's number one industry. Vistors flock to Walt Disney World®, Epcot®, Universal Studios, and other recreational attractions. Many vacationers, however, do not realize the diversity of Florida. In addition t the theme parks. Florida's appeal extends from the vast expanse of the Everglades in the south to notable cities such as Saint Augustine and Pensacola in the north Florida's historic and natural sites offer travelers and opportunity to view a totally different side of Florida.

Florida has approximately 150 state parks and 3 national parks. Vistors to these parks can enjoy such activities as swimming, camping, biking, fishing, boating, scuba diving, or simple reflecting on Florida's natural and cultural resources.

What planning your trip, consider the following.

• Biscayne, Everglades and Dry Tortugas National Parks are located in southern Florida.
  
• Six of the top 20 beaches in America are located in Florida state parks.
  
• The state park system includes state preserves, state parks, state archeological sites, state museum, and others.
  
• Florida has 6 national wildlife refuge and 3 national forest in which many national wilderness areas are located.

Park entrance fees vary through the state and are subject to change.

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Rose Mary Sharpton
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