Lovers Key State Recreation Area
- Made up of Black Island, Lovers Key, Inner and Long Key, this 712-acre area features canals and tidal lagoons fringed with mangroves, which support an array of fish and other aquatic animals. Although the park has been d... wildernet.com
Estero Bay Preserve State Park
- The first aquatic preserve established in Florida, this is one of the most productive estuaries in the state. The bay is home to a wide variety of wildlife, including the bald eagle. The preserve protects the water, inle... wildernet.com
Ding Darling Trail, Sanibal Island, Florida
The 5,000-plus acres in the Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge offer a 10-mile out-and-back ride on a wide, crushed limerock surface. It isn't difficult, which is good because the inclination here is to rubberneck while yo... trails.com
Sanibel / Captiva Island
Captiva/Sanibel Island is about a 45 minute drive from Naples (although it is only approximately 20 miles north of the city, traffic can be heavy. The only way on or off the island is a two-lane road over one causeway).... igougo.com