Discovering Scenic Florida

National Parks | NW State Parks

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

Florida has approximately 150 states and 3 national parks. 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:

1. Biscayne, Everglades, and Dry Tortugas National Parks are located in Southern Florida.
   
2. Six of the top 20 beaches in America are located in Florida state parks.
   
3. The state park system includes state preserves, state parks, state archaeological sites, state museums, and others.
   
4. Florida has 6 national wildfire reguges 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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