Tampa Bay for nature lovers
based on 2 votes
Kayaking, photography, just being outside with plenty of opportunity for enjoying nature
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Explore locations featured in this Traveler List:
Dunedin, Tarpon Springs, Weeki Wachee, Thonotosassa, St. Petersburg, Tampa
- Category: Best of
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Traveler type: Sightseeing, Active/Outdoors, Repeat visitors, Beachgoers
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Appeals to: Couples/romantics, Singles, Families with teenagers, Seniors, Students, Budget travelers, Active/adventure, Tourists
- Seasons: Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
- Tags: St. Petersburg, Tampa, Clearwater, Florida, nature, kayak, wildlife, hiking
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1. Honeymoon Island State Park
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| Beautiful beaches, nature trails, and abundant wildlife welcome visitors at this unspoiled natural state park north of St. Petersburg. |
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2. Caladesi Island State Park
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| Take the ferry or kayak across from the causeway. Either was, don't miss this beautiful island that has been voted America's #1 beach. |
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| A great place to spend a day. THis is a charming little Greek town with great food and shopping. |
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4. Brooker Creek Preserve
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| Stroll the nature trails of this "wild place" and keep your eyes open for all kinds of critters and photo opportunites. |
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| North of the Tampa Bay area, this is a great place to kayak on a crystal clear spring-fed river. THere are manatees in the winter and abundant wildlife all year long. THere are kayak and canoe outfitters that will launch you and pick you up. Excellent day trip. |
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6. Hillsborough River State Park
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| Walk the trails or take a canoe down the river. Just watch out for all those gators. |
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| Great park to explore. You are sure to be rewarded! |
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| Launch your kayak at this park and enjoy the views of the historic homes in the area. Kayak all the way out into Tampa Bay and down to the St. Pete Pier. You are almost guaranteed to spot dolphins and maybe a manatee or shark too. |
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9. Weedon Island Preserve
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| Learn about the ancient people who lived here, walk the boardwalks or kaykak on the marked trail. THis is a really nice kayak trip through mangrove forests and protected waters. |
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| Spend the day or a week! This park has America's #1 beach, campgrounds, kayak and nature trails, boat ramps and fishing piers. It also has an historic fort to explore. |
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| Spend an afternoon here and maybe pack a picnic lunch. |
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12. Blueways map for kayak/canoe trails
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| Take your pick of any of these kayak opportunies in Pinellas County. |
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| Nice park to explore. Plenty of wildlife. |
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