Well-behaved dogs can run free here. Owners must clean up after their pets (bags and trash cans are provided). Te park has a portable toilet and a doggie shower station. Bring drinking water.
Lovers Key State Park 8700 Estero Boulevard, Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931 239-463-4588;
www.FloridaStateParks.org $8/vehicle; $2/bicyclist or on foot A haven for wildlife, the park’s 712
acres include two miles of unspoiled beach, nature and bike trails, accessible via a tram and boardwalk. Fishing and shelling are popular, and amenities include a picnic area, concessionaire, wedding pavilion, restrooms and a boat ramp/canoe launch. Kayak tours and rentals are available by calling 765-7788.
Lynn Hall Memorial Park 950 Estero Blvd. at Times Square Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931 239-229-1610;
www.leegov.com/parks/beaches Parking: $2/ hour A family favorite, this lively beach
park offers a playground, licensed fishing pier, bait/gift shop and picnic huts. Times Square, a pedestrian mall with trees and outdoor tables, brims with unique shops and restaurants.
DINING Southwest Florida entices visitors and
residents alike with a range of palate-pleasing choices, from just-caught local seafood to ethnic, Floribbean, Continental and classic American comfort food. For great dining
Happehatchee Center.
options, visit the Restaurants section in the Membership Directory.
ECO-EXPLORATIONS Southwest Florida, site of the majestic
Everglades, is also home to several local, state and national parks and preserves that showcase intriguing biodiversity. Hiking, biking and paddling trails and guided tours let you discover the area’s wealth of flora and fauna.
Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary & Blair Audubon Visitor Center 375 Sanctuary Road, Naples, FL 34120 239-348-9151;
Corkscrew.Audubon.org
Home to nearly 200 bird species,
Corkscrew is a designated National Audubon Society sanctuary. A 2.25-mile boardwalk with shaded benches showcases the largest old-growth Bald Cypress for- est in North America. Te center includes multimedia presentations, exhibits, nature- inspired gifts and a cafe that serves fresh sandwiches and salads. Open daily from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Last admission is 4:30 p.m. Admission fee: $14/adult; $4/6 to 18 years old.
CREW Land & Water Trust Trails Bird Rookery Swamp 1295 Shady Hollow Blvd W Naples, FL 34120
CREW Marsh Trails 4600 County Road 850 Immokalee, FL 34142
CREW Cypress Dome Trails 3980 County Road 850 Immokalee, FL 34142 239-657-2253
www.CrewTrust.org Corkscrew Regional Ecosystem Water-
shed’s (CREW) 60,000 acres provide aqui- fer recharge, natural flood protection, water purification and preservation of wildlife habitat. Nearly 30 miles of hiking and bik- ing trails, some allowing leashed dogs, wind through pine flatwoods, oak hammocks, a sawgrass marsh and a popash slough. Visit the website for geocaching information, trail conditions and maps. Special events take place throughout the year. (See Calen- dar of Events on page 32.)
Boardwalks through parks and preserves let you observe the local wildlife. 24
www.EsteroChamber.org
Photo courtesy of Lee Visitors and Conventions Bureau
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