Best places: Nature preserves in Cypress Lake, United States

3,500-acre park offering wildlife, a butterfly garden & boardwalk trails through the wetlands.

Undeveloped barrier island with a sandy beach, learning center, butterfly garden & walking trail.

Wetland preserve featuring a walking trail, a visitor center & seasonal kayak rentals.

Protected channel with mangrove islands, used for kayaking, birdwatching & fishing.

Stunning coastal preserve featuring scenic waterways, mangrove tunnels, barrier islands & more.

Opened in 1966, Florida's first aquatic preserve offers miles of hiking trails, wildlife & kayaking.

Natural tidal wetlands reserve with mangroves, a sandy beach, kayak rentals & birdwatching.

Visitors can view the wetlands here on a raised boardwalk or canoe on Popash Creek.

👍👍 First time visitor here in December 2020 Not unlike many other preserve areas in the immediate vicinity but enjoyable nonetheless. Restroom facilities, ample parking and gazebos a plus. Several short trails/boardwalks. Nesting bald eagles in preserve.

👍👍 Very nice little island, great place for lunch and relaxing.

👍👍 Visiting this refuge is all about timing. One December, during a low tide, we saw thousands of birds, including some 500 white pelicans feeding in the shallows along with reddish egrets, snowy and great egrets, and white ibis. Yesterday, I drove through at 8 a.m. and saw one yellow-crowned night her...

👍👍 Great outdoor walking trail. Sunsets/sunrises photography is great here because of the clear skies + reflections from the often still water. Overall a good place to learn about Lehigh’s ecosystem.

Secluded nature preserve featuring scenic trails for challenging hikes, biking & wildlife viewing.

Natural area with short walking trails, including boardwalks tracks, plus gators & other wildlife.

👍👍 Nice place for kids, families and dogs. Paved path with a big loop and short cuts between for the little ones. Plenty of birds and other wildlife to see.

This 105-acre sanctuary features nature trails, a natural history museum & planetarium exhibits.

This expansive tract of open space offers opportunities for hunting, fishing, trapping & frogging.

Waterside preserve on 77 acres offering hiking & biking amid native flora & fauna.

👍 Beautiful florida park. Nice little hike with water front hike. Go during low tide!

👍👍 Awesome trail! Easy free parking right onsite. So many different water views made this such an enjoyable hike for me! I saw an alligator, rabbit, deer, birds, and a funny bird that hopped away! Will definitely be back!