RANDOM REVIEWS Discover Old Florida at Myakkahatchee Creek Environmental Park
Although I have been living here in Southwest Florida since 2004, I am always amazed that you only have to go a few miles inland to discover an entirely different world from the beautiful shores of the Gulf of Mexico or the Atlantic Ocean. I recently made a discovery when I decided to check out Myakkahatchee Creek Environmental Park in North Port, Florida. The park is 160 acres just off I-75 with over 50 hiking trails. The trail I discovered on my first trip was at the Big Slough Preserve trailhead. The trail runs along the Big Slough through tunnels of trees. While most of Florida is flat, this trail gives your legs a good workout as it twists and turns and goes up and down, following the banks of the meandering creek. Even though this trip was in mid- August, the dense foliage protected you from the sun, so the heat was not oppressive.
This trail is a photographer’s dream, especially as the sun rises in the morning and penetrates through the canopy. Words are inadequate to describe the view, so I am sharing some of my pictures from this excursion. Suppose you want to get away from your busy work life and unwind in peace and tranquility among the sounds of birds, crickets, frogs, and the occasional gator. In that case, I highly recommend Myakkahatchee Creek Environmental Park. Whether you are looking for a good workout or a serene place to meditate in nature, it checks all the boxes. You can get to the main entrance by going to 6968 Reisterstown Road in North Port, Florida. Send me some of your photos if you go! –Mark Martella, Esq.
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