BAHIA HONDA STATE
RECREATION AREA | MM37. A state park with a lovely beach, picnic table and bathroom facilities. | BLUE HOLE | Old rock quarry that has fresh water and several alligators in it. Fresh water is vital to the survival of the Key Deer. | HISTORIC BAT TOWER | MM17, Lower Sugarloaf Key. Originally built as a solution to a pesky mosquito problem, but now stands as a monument to one man's folly. | COUPON BIGHT STATE
AQUATIC PRESERVE
| South of Big Pine Key, this aquatic preserve incudes a sheltered tropical lagoon and open ocean environments. Mangrove and saltmarsh wetlands, marine grassbeds, coral patch reefs and expansive areas of hardbottom communities distinguish this unique preserve. | JACK C. WATSON
MEMORIAL TRAIL | The trail is 2/3 miles long and winds through typical Big Pine Key habitat consisting of slash pine and palms. | LITTLE DUCK KEY
VETERANS PARK | MM40. Complete with beach, picnic areas, concession stand, restrooms and pet friendly. | LOOE KEY NATIONAL
MARINE SANCTUARY
| One of the world's most beautiful coral reefs, boasting hundreds of varieties of tropical fish and several wrecks. | NATIONAL KEY DEER
AND GREAT WHITE HERON
WILDLIFE REFUGE | MM30.5. Known for its tiny deer that stand 2 ft. tall and weigh less than 75 lbs. Deer can most often be seen in early am or late pm. Motorists, drive carefully! Refuge is home to migratory birds, rare & endangered species. |
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