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Biscayne National Park |
The park is located in Southern Florida and encompasses most of the Florida Keys |
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| No trip to the Florida Keys would be complete without visiting Biscayne National Park. Since 95% of the park is covered by water, the best way to get to know Biscayne is to get wet — or at least get out on a boat. As the world’s third-longest coral reef tract, there are snorkeling, scuba diving trips, sailing, swimming, fishing, canoeing and kayaking opportunities, making it a great national park vacation for family vacations or outdoor adventure seeking spring break crowds. Campgrounds can be found on two of the islands where you’ll find plenty of fun in the sun. There is also ample history in and around the park that invites exploring for you history buffs. From Boca Chita, a place for the rich and famous in the early 1900’s to shipwrecks and a major Tequesta Indian village, the remains just five miles north of the park, this national park offers great diversity! Check out below for great Biscayne National Park information.
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Uniqueness - Ninety-five percent of Biscayne National Park's 173,000 acres are covered by water, making it the largest marine park in the National Park System. It is a wonderful place to visit, so start planning t... (click here for more)
Facts - Biscayne National Park was established on October 18, 1968. As was already stated, the Florida Keys is one of the most famous and most visited archipelagos in the world. Contrary to what many people t... (click here for more)
Environmental Impact - Preservation and restoration of diminishing natural sound environments or soundscapes has become a foremost challenge in the protection of park resources. Biscayne National Park offers some of the bes... (click here for more)
Be Equipped - Biscayne National Park is situated in a subtropical climate, which ensures sunshine year-round. Winters here are normally dry and mild, with occasional fronts bringing wind and little rain. Summertime... (click here for more)
Wildlife Warnings - Raccoons and rodents are present on the islands. To protect you and your supplies, your food and trash need to be kept in rigid, raccoon proof containers. Do not keep food in your tent. There are ratt... (click here for more)
Fees - Camping on Elliott Key or Boca Chita Key is $10.00/day. Group camping areas are located on both Elliott and Boca Chita Key and are $25.00/day.
Overnight docking in either Elliott Key or Boca Chita... (click here for more)
Camping - There is no camping on the park's mainland. Camping is offered in the designated campgrounds on Boca Chita Key and Elliott Key, making for a unique camping trip. Access to these campgrounds is by boat... (click here for more)
Nearby Attractions - Big Cypress National Preserve is 60 miles away, Dry Tortugas National Park is 190 miles away, Everglades National Park is 18 miles away, John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park is 30 miles away, The Barn... (click here for more)
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