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One of Florida’s oldest and largest state parks, the Myakka River flows through 45-square miles of wetlands, prairies, and woodlands. Visitors can see alligators and all types of bird life, including eagles, ducks, hawks, and other wading birds. Take a bird walk along the Upper Lake, enjoy a seven-mile scenic drive, or hike the nature trail. And don’t miss the airboat ride, aboard one of the world’s largest airboats: the Myakka Maiden or the Gator Gal. These boats venture into shallow, grassy areas where traditional boats can’t navigate, giving you an unprecedented view of the park’s wildlife.
Did you know:
- The Myakka Canopy Walkway was inspired by Dr. Margaret Lowman. Her studies conducted in the treetops of the world’s forests led to the design and construction of the walkway, allowing visitors to enjoy the scenery from this raised walkway while helping to preserve the forest.
- The large expanses of rare Florida dry prairie located in the park thrive on frequent fires to help control the shrubs and trees that would grow and damage the animal’s habitat.
- The Myakka received its name from the Seminole Indians, and means “big river.”
Links:
www.myakkariver.org
www.floridastateparks.org/myakkariver/default.asp
www.abfla.com/parks/MyakkaRiver/myakkariver.html |
