Myakka River State Park, Sarasota

This place was amazing. There were plenty of signs that noted where wildlife was but in general it was hard to figure out what road lead to what, and trying to figure out where any trails were was confusing. Aside from that this place is quiet, beautiful, and an amazing place to spend a day or two in. BE CAREFUL when you go though the wildlife is amazing but even the rangers when you come in warn you about the alligators and I can see why they are EVERYWHERE here. We also saw a raccoon, birds, turtles, squirrels. This place is really beautiful and a lot of fun to visit

This is a park for nature lovers and people who might need a break from city and busy life. The nature is spectacular. When you arrive at the park there is a small fee to enter. It’s best to ask before you enter what are the key points of interest. Each season may offer something different. At the time when I was in the park, there were canopy fields in full bloom, which was so pretty. You can drive around the park and make stops if you wish to walk different trails. There is an observation tower with suspension bridge for those who are not afraid of height. They also offer a boat tour around the lake for an additional fee. There is a small snack bar at the site and restrooms in some areas of the park. The park is definitely worth seeing.