A Florida RV Vacation - It's Only Natural

Florida. It's Nature's Playground. With its tropical breezes, beautiful beaches, and endless activities, the Sunshine State offers non-stop ways to enjoy the outdoors. Jump from deep-sea fishing to scuba diving to hiking to biking to kayaking. There are plenty of Florida RV campgrounds that will help you get the most out of your playtime.

Yet Florida also has a strong sense of conservation as well. Naturalists will find lots of ways to connect with Nature, whether it's bird watching, wildlife viewing, or identifying plants. No matter which region of this large and diverse state you visit, you're likely to find a wildlife preserve or sanctuary near your Florida RV campground.

Northern Florida
The sugar-white beaches of northwest Florida are some of the most beautiful in the world. The picturesque Gulf Islands National Seashore stretches for an amazing 160 miles (from Cat Island in Mississippi to Santa Rosa Island in Florida). You'll find Florida RV campgrounds with sites right on the Gulf shores in Pensacola, Destin, Ft. Walton Beach, and Panama City Beach. This pristine shoreline is the ultimate natural coastline.

The Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve is one of the most productive estuarine systems in the Northern Hemisphere. Near the Apalachicola River is the St. Vincent National Wildlife Refuge, a breeding ground for endangered red wolves.

One of the most special wildlife encounters you can experience is a snorkel tour of the Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge, which protects the West Indian Manatee. There is nothing like seeing these gentle giants in their natural habitat.

East Florida
Although Daytona Beach is one of the hottest spots for RVers, this area offers more than NASCAR motorsports and beach barbecues. East Florida has some important refuges, rich with wildlife. Canaveral National Seashore is on a barrier island and is home to more than 1,000 species of plants and 310 species of birds, as well as endangered species such as loggerhead, green, and leatherback sea turtles; West Indian Manatee; Southern bald eagle; wood stork; peregrine falcon; eastern indigo snake; and Florida scrub jay.

Pelican Island National Wildlife Refuge was designated as the nation's first National Wildlife Refuge to protect brown pelicans and other native birds nesting on the island. This was the first time the federal government set aside land for the sake of wildlife.

Southeastern Florida
From Vero Beach to Ft. Lauderdale, Southeastern Florida RV campgrounds offer access to premier beaches and some of the best beach camping in the country. If you're looking for jammed-packed, non-stop, beach fun, Southeast Florida is where it's at. Yet even amid the crowds of beachgoers, you'll find large stretches of natural habitats where you can enjoy unique naturalist getaways.

One of the most unusual-and popular- places in Florida is Everglades National Park, the largest subtropical wilderness in the United States. Designated a World Heritage Site, International Biosphere Reserve, and Wetland of International Importance, the park features several rare and endangered species and is the only place where both crocodiles and alligators co-exist.

Biscayne National Park is mostly underwater. Biscayne Bay, located off the coast of Florida, provides plenty of opportunities for outdoors enthusiasts. Try snorkeling, diving, canoeing or kayaking. Or take a nice relaxing tour on a glass-bottom boat.

A 735-acre Jupiter Island tract, Hobe Sound National Wildlife Refuge provides some of the most productive sea turtle nesting habitat in the United States. Turtle walks are scheduled in June and July if you want to catch a peek at these adorable nesting turtles.

Southwest Region
From Naples to Sarasota, from Siesta Key to Boca Grande and Sanibel Island, this laid-back and minimally developed region, has become popular with naturalists from around the country. Visit a Southwest Florida RV campground and enjoy the stillness of Nature in this beautiful region. Boating, kayaking and canoeing are also popular as well as trail biking and hiking. Birding in Southwest Florida is extremely popular and incredible opportunities are available at many areas, including the Venice Rookery, Ding Darling Wildlife Refuge and Corkscrew Swamp.

Florida is one of the most popular RV destinations in the country and a great place for outdoor recreation. Yet there's so much more to the Sunshine State than first meets the eye. With dozens of Wildlife Preserves, Refuges, and Estuaries, Florida is an ideal destination for Nature exploration.

For more information on Florida RV campgrounds, visit www.TrailerLifeDirectory.com.

M.M. Baccanari

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