Myakka State Park Near The Florida Gulf Coast

At the end of last year, I went on a trip to Florida's Gulf Coast, and got to see many beautiful sites that we don't get in Ohio, where I am from. Like alligators, we don't have any of those on the North Coast!

The following photos are from Myakka State Park, near Sarasota, Florida, which spands thousands of acres. There was no shortage of visual delights. In fact, I saw way more alligators here than when I rode a fanboat in the everglades! There were beautiful sights from a treetop canopy walk.

...with a slight natural obstacle in the path Beautiful views for miles and miles (or kilometers and kilometers, if you prefer)

I hope you didn't leave your quarters in the car! You better duck your head!

Decent clouds

Feel like taking a dip? You may wanna reconsider!

But not all the creatures are scary! ... But this one's about 13 feet long!

No shortage of beautiful foliage

I can't help but wonder about people trying to cross through this land in the past, before it's was developed... ... It was a land filled with real-life monsters!

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Thanks for reading!...As you can see, this was an absolutely beautiful experience and I would highly recommend visiting if you are ever in the area!...Altgough, I'm sure there is no shortage of similar parks throughout the large state of Florida!

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