Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park is a nature lover’s dream. With miles of trails and an abundance of wildlife, the park is well worth the 40-minute drive north.
“Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park is biologically, geologically and historically unique,” says Alex Cronin with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s press office. “This park became Florida’s first state preserve in 1971 and is now designated as a National Natural Landmark.”
The park is home to more than 420 vertebrates and is also part of the Great Florida Birding and Wildlife Trail. Throughout the prairie visitors will find observation platforms and wildlife viewing areas.
Learn all about the park in the April issue of 352 Preview magazine at https://issuu.com/352preview/docs/352_0421/14.
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