As you enjoy all that your Perdido Key beach rentals have to offer, be sure to visit the community's museums and attractions as well. Perdido Key is located in Escambia County, Florida. People come to the area to enjoy activities such as golfing, swimming, fishing and sun bathing. Since it offers so many fun activities, Perdido Key is a popular vacation spot.
Perdido Key State Park
The Perdido Key State Park is 247-acres of white sandy beaches and rolling dunes and is located along the coast of Florida. Because of its location and terrain, this park is a favorite with the locals. Any visitor that loves to surf, fish, swim or sun bathe can have hours of fun at this state park. Wildlife enthusiasts also can have tons of fun at Perdido Key State Park. Many coastal animals and shorebirds inhabit the park. As a result, wildlife opportunities abound. The park also has picnic tables and public showers. Perdido Key State Park opens at 8:00 a.m. and closes at sunset. A visit to this state park would be a fun and relaxing day trip from your Perdido Key beach condo.
Big Lagoon State Park
Across the bridge from Perdido Key State Park is the Big Lagoon State Park. It is also located along Florida's coastline, but the beach is not as large as Perdido Keys' beach. However, this 655-acre park has much to offer. Big Lagoon State Park has nature trails and woodland areas as well as shallow bays. Visitors come to this park to swim, fish, canoe, hike and camp. The park also has saltwater marshes and pine flatwoods that attract migrating birds in the Spring and Fall. Bird watchers can see a variety of bird species at the park. Picnic tables and public showers are available. Campsite reservations are required. Big Lagoon opens at 8:00 a.m. and closes at sundown.
Tarkiln Bayou Preserve State Park
Also in the Perdido Key area is the Tarkiln Bayou Preserve. This preserve is home to four species of endangered plants and nearly 100 rare species of plants and animals. Specimens found in the park include the Alligator Snapping Turtle, the Sweet Pitcher plant, and the Chapman's Butterwort. Because of its unique inhabitants, Tarkiln is good place for wildlife and nature lovers. Nature trails wind through the park and provide visitors with opportunity to observe these endangered and rare species in their own habitat. Picnic tables are also located throughout the park. The park is open from 8:00 a.m. to sunset.
Yellow River Marsh Preserve State Park
A few miles north of the Perdido Key area is the Yellow River Marsh Preserve. This preserve is one of Florida's remaining wet prairie lands and has one of the largest communities of pitcher plants in the state. It also has almost 20 species of rare plants, which includes some carnivorous plants. Yellow River does not offer activities. However, because of its landscapes and plant life, this park provides photographers and nature lovers with beautiful scenery. Yellow River Marsh open at 8:00 a.m. and closes at sundown.
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