Mound Key Archaeological State Park
P.O. Box 7
Estero, FL 33928
(239) 992-0311
Situated on beautiful Estero Bay, the cliffs and ridges of the island of Mound Key Archaeological State Park rise over 30 feet tall above the waters of the Gulf of Mexico. Traces of life dating back millions of years have been recovered from this site, ranging from early crustacean life to the apparent beginnings of early human life. According to archaeological evidence analysis, the island was once a religious center for American Indians before the arrival of Columbus.
Carl E. Johnson State Recreation Area
8700 Estero Boulevard
Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931
(941) 463-4588
A host of activities, including swimming, fishing, and boating are avidly incorporated into a picturesque background that typifies quintessential Southwest Florida beauty. Canals and tidal lagoons make their snaky way through a host of flora and fauna, a unique array of birds, and a smorgasbord of unique aquatic life. Shelling is also a popular in-park on-beach activity
Barefoot Beach Preserve County Park
2 Barefoot Beach Boulevard
Bonita Springs, FL 34134
(239) 591) 8596
The beautiful coast of Collier County encompasses Bonita Springs and the surrounding region. But here is where it reaches a beautiful climax. Barefoot Beach Preserve sits on 342 acres of pristinely undeveloped Floridian beauty. A display of varying ecosystems and habitats play host to a diverse selection of plant and animal life.
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