At the Boat Basin - This is where we parked and began a 4 mile round trip bike ride. Our mission was to go to the Canopy Walk and Nature Trail, and then ride back for lunch.
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At the Boat Basin - This is where we parked and began a 4 mile round trip bike ride. Our mission was to go to the Canopy Walk and Nature Trail, and then ride back for lunch.
According to legend, when a land surveyor asked a Seminole the name of the river, the Indian replied Myakka ( “miarca” means “big water” in the language of the Seminoles.
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Beautiful nature trail - This was once an open prairie and pine flatwoods. With natural lightning fires, these prairies and flatwoods have been invaded by oaks over the years.
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Along the Canopy Bridge and then a Climb to the top of the Lookout Tower, 74 feet high! Spooky but fun! At Myakka River State Park in Florida
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