Discovering Scenic Florida

National Parks | NW State Parks

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

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

When 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 archaeological sites, state museum, and others.
  
• Florida has 6 national wildlife refugees and 3 national forests in which many national wilderness areas are located.
  

Park entrance fees vary throughout the state and are subject to change

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