Myakka River State Park teems with unique wildlife and ample outdoor activities.
Most visitors dont explore beyond the shoreor their beachfront hotel.
Myakka River State Parkis one of Floridas oldest and largest state parks.
A boardwalk going through Myakka River State Park in Sarasota, Florida.Credit:Carissa Warfield/Courtesy of Visit Sarasota County
Here, visitors will find miles of wetlands as well as expansive prairies covered with wildflowers.
Mountain bikers will find plenty to keep busy with on the backcountry dirt roads, too.
The park is open from 8 a.m. to sunset every day.
