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As its name implies, Manatee Park highlights this mammal from the order Sirenia, a popular emblem of Southern Florida. The park sits alongside the Orange River and its a great place to launch a canoe; you can bring your own or rent one from CalusaBlueway Outfitters. Additionally, the park has a butterfly garden, an amphitheater, pavilions for rent, picnic areas and plenty of places to toss a hook and line. The best time to catch the manatees is during the winter months (typically December through March), when the temperature in the river reaches the appropriate number, around 68 degree F.
This preserve was the first ever aquatic preserve established by the state of Florida. Since then, it has formally received thousands of visitors into the estuaries and mangrove swamps. The park offers plenty of activities such as boating, kayaking, wildlife viewing, and a glut of meandering swamp trails. The park is a popular destination for kayaking and canoeing. Paddlers can explore the meandering waterways and mangrove-lined creeks that wind through the estuary. Estero Bay Preserve offers a network of hiking trails that traverse diverse environments, from coastal hammocks to tidal creeks. These trails are perfect for hikers and nature enthusiasts looking to observe native flora and fauna, including a variety of bird species.
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