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The Magic of the Hidden in Florida’s State Parks

Posted on March 8, 2016 by Beverly Hill

Many people visit state parks for access to amenities such as beaches, boating, fishing, sunbathing, hiking and camping, but within a state park one can find so much more if they seek it out. Fiddler Crabs Fiddler crabs are an … Continue reading →

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Kayaking at St. Lucie Inlet Preserve State Park in Stuart, Fla

Posted on November 17, 2013 by Beverly Hill

  St. Lucie Inlet Preserve is a unique location for paddlers that is entirely dependent on the tides. Kayakers can launch at the end of Cove Rd in Stuart, Fla., and paddle across the Intracoastal Waterway to duck into the … Continue reading →

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A Visit to Eden Gardens State Park

Posted on September 21, 2012 by Beverly Hill

  Tucked away in Point Washington State Forest between Destin and Panama City is a century old mansion with a sprawling picturesque landscape, gardens, picnic areas and nature trails. The well-maintained lawn stretches all the way down to the quaint … Continue reading →

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Saving Florida’s Natural Resources

Posted on August 7, 2012 by Beverly Hill

  For Immediate Release: August 7, 2012 Contact: Eric Draper (850) 251-1301 or Manley Fuller (850) 567-7129 Florida’s Water & Land Legacy Campaign Launches Constitutional Amendment Drive to Guarantee Funding for Environmental Protection in Florida TALLAHASSEE––Aiming to provide a stable, … Continue reading →

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Exploring Historical Torreya State Park on the Apalachicola River Bluffs

Posted on July 25, 2012 by Beverly Hill

  Torreya State Park (pronounced Tor-ee-ah) is located about 55 miles west of Tallahassee and roughly 13 miles north of the town of Bristol, Fl. Both the park and the nearly extinct Torreya trees (Torreya taxifolia) that can still be … Continue reading →

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