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Hidden Gems and Coastal Trails: Must-Visit Parks of South Florida -

Hidden Gems and Coastal Trails: Must-Visit Parks of South Florida

South Florida’s parks are a patchwork of mangroves, hammocks, dunes, and turquoise coves—unexpected wild pockets threaded through one of the nation’s most developed coastlines. In Miami-Dade County you can slip from skyscraper glare into a shaded trail within minutes, join a sunrise paddle through mangrove tunnels, or stand at a historic lighthouse watching pelicans sweep […]

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Parks of Paradise: Scenic Spots to Hike, Picnic, and Paddle in South Florida -

Parks of Paradise: Scenic Spots to Hike, Picnic, and Paddle in South Florida

South Florida is a tapestry of mangroves, hardwood hammocks, pine rocklands, and shimmering estuaries, each pocket offering a different kind of escape. In Miami-Dade County, parks function as communal living rooms, places where hikers, paddlers, picnickers, and birdwatchers converge to slow down, explore, and reconnect. Standouts include Oleta River State Park, known for urban paddling

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