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BONITA SPRINGS VACATION RENTALS, FLORIDA |
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Outdoor Recreation in Bonita Springs |
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| The sports enthusiast, sun worshipper and thrill seeker will always find attractive things to do in Bonita Springs. This island-studded coastline along the Gulf of Mexico has a sandy seashore, forested areas, lakes and streams typical of freshwater wetlands. There is much to keep a vacationer busy for a long time. |
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Water Sports
Germain Arena
Corkscrew Camp Sanctuary
Barefoot Beach Preserve County Park
Bonita Beach Park
J. N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge
Centinnial Park
Lover's Key State Park |
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| Water Sports |
| Bonita Springs and nearby Fort Myers is famous for its water sports facilities and rentals are available for most activities. Wind surfing, parasailing, jet skiing, kayaking, scuba diving and kite boarding are just a few of the available activities. Try your hand at canoeing, as well. |
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| Germain Arena |
| The Germain Arena with its hometown hockey team, the Florida Everblades, hosts a wide variety of entertainment offerings including concerts by well-known performers, among other events. |
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| Corkscrew Camp Sanctuary |
| Nature lovers can see many varieties of wading and migratory birds at Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary and walk the 2 miles of raised boardwalk trails in the virgin Bald Cypress forest. This National Audubon Society refuge offers views of some of southern Florida's most diverse ecosystems. Stroll along the wooden boardwalk and see red-bellied turtles, cottontail rabbits and lizards, or cross the swamp on the boardwalk to see gator-filled waters. Swamp Theater is worth checking out, too. Entry for adults is $10 and for children ages 6 to 18, entry is $4. |
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| Barefoot Beach Preserve County Park |
| Barefoot Beach is a barrier island separated from the mainland by creeks and swamps. Home to gopher tortoise, shorebirds and sea turtles, the area around the island is also a breeding ground for fish. The park provides restroom and shower facilities. Parking is $3 per vehicle. The park is open from 8 AM to sundown. |
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| Bonita Beach Park |
| Bonita Beach Park is located between Fort Myers Beach and Bonita Springs. The 2.5-acre beachfront park features a boardwalk and swimming area. Sand dunes and coastal vegetation surround a gazebo and picnic shelters. The park also has restrooms, a playground and a sand volleyball court. Parking fees are $1 per hour. The park is open from sunrise to sunset. |
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| J. N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge |
| The J. N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge is located on a barrier island of in the Gulf of Mexico. The refuge is home to the largest undeveloped mangrove ecosystem in the United States and is famous for its spectacular migratory bird populations. The best months to visit for bird watching are December through March.
Visitors to the park can also enjoy fishing, boating, kayaking, canoeing, bicycling and nature photography. The salt water fishing catch may include sheepshead, snook, redfish and spotted sea trout. Boating is allowed in designated areas; however, you must be sure to consult the refuge’s Fishing and Boating brochure for closed areas and non-motorized zones. The refuge offers 2 designated kayak and canoe launch sites and guided kayak and canoe tours are available.
Hikers will like the refuge’s hiking trails, including a 4-mile Indigo Trail, the ¼-mile Wulfert Keys Trail and the ¼-mile Shell Mound Trail, which is an accessible interpretive boardwalk. Bicyclists may tour most of these trails; however, all must obey the one-way rule of the road. Another area, Bailey Tract, is a 100-acre interior wetland with trails that are accessible by walking or biking at any time.
Visitors may also rent bicycles, kayaks, canoes, pontoon boats and fishing equipment on site. Bait and fishing licenses may be purchased on site. Chartered fishing trips are available. Entrance fees to the park are $5 per vehicle and $1 for walkers or bicyclists over 15 years. Wildlife Drive, a public access road, is open Saturday through Thursday from 7:30 AM to sunset. The road is closed on Fridays. The Education Center is open from May 1 to December 31 each year, with hours from 9 AM to 4 PM. |
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| Centinnial Park |
| Centennial Park along the Caloosahatchee River has striking statuary representing several of Fort Myers’ historical figures. The 8-acres park houses a fishing pier also, which stretches out over the Caloosahatchee River and is the site of community events every year. The park features a boat access ramp along with a host of recreational amenities such as picnic shelters, volleyball court and a playground for children. Park opens from sunrise until sunset. Admission is free to all. |
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| Lover's Key State Park |
| 1 of 4 barrier islands that are home to West Indian manatees, bottlenose dolphins, roseate spoonbills, marsh rabbits and bald eagles. The 2-mile long beach is accessible by boardwalk or tram. Beachgoers enjoy shelling, swimming, picnicking and sunbathing. Black Island has more than 5 miles of multiuse trails for hiking and bicycling. The park has a boat ramp. Boat and fishing tours, as well as bicycle, canoe, and kayak rentals, are available. The park is open from 8 AM until sundown, year-round. |
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