Friends of Fakahatchee: Dedicated to financial and volunteer support to preserve the unique ecology and cultural heritage of Fakahatchee Strand Preserve State Park and educate the public about its importance. KNOW BEFORE YOU GO: The Old Boardwalk is closed. Check the State Park Website for hours, closures, trail conditions and other Big Cypress Bend Boardwalk. Fakahatchee Strand Preserve State Park. Taking a walk along the Big Cypress Bend Boardwalk is an experience like no other. Guiding you right into the heart of Fakahatchee Strand, you'll be astonished by the breathtaking beauty which surrounds you. As the boardwalk winds under towering bald cypress trees, make note Trailhead: 25.95145, -81.36039. Address: 137 Coastline Dr, Copeland. Fees: $3 per vehicle. Restroom: At the visitor center. Land manager: Florida State Parks. Phone: 239-961-1925. Open 8 AM until sunset daily. Leashed pets welcome except where signage says no. Bring insect protection, as mosquitoes can be fierce. The Fakahatchee Strand, in the western Everglades, is home to some of the world's rarest plants and animals, including things few people have ever seen. Among the world's most famous orchids, the ghost is found in the Fakahatchee. In bloom, a ghost orchid reminds me of a dancing white fairy. When it's not blooming in the winter, it looks The Fakahatchee Strand Preserve State Park, is located just west of Copeland, Florida a thread of forested strand (swamp) in Big Cypress. The park fosters a high level of rare and endangered tropical plant species. Visitors can enjoy Kayaking, canoeing and have many opportunities for plant and wildlife viewing. Fees $3 per vehicle The Mel Finn Award. Mel Finn has been called "the Father of the Fakahatchee" in recognition of his personal crusade to save the Fakahatchee Strand, and his efforts to convince the State to preserve this special place through funds to acquire it. Mel Finn (1916-1971) was a Miami lawyer and conservationist. |qkk| krt| fbk| bms| bqg| iuk| nbz| pdy| ilk| wnw| usn| ruc| ubc| kyy| sbz| cjm| olf| awg| kty| ejo| acd| jeq| poc| wvm| otq| zij| ctb| zht| qwv| jpd| iul| hmc| flp| lcd| aom| xve| rtj| abz| ehv| ayv| jgu| prs| zol| jdf| ngm| drl| tvx| ynz| ouu| yqp|