FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 4, 2014
CELEBRATE NATIONAL TRAILS DAY WITH THE FLORIDA PARK SERVICE
~ Connect with nature and enjoy Trails Day celebrations at a Florida state park ~
TALLAHASSEE – The
Florida Department of Environmental Protection's Office of Greenways and Trails
invites Florida residents and visitors to celebrate National Trails Day on
Saturday, June 7. Recognized on the first Saturday in June, National Trails Day
is designed to promote and recognize the importance of America’s robust trails
system.
"National Trails Day is a perfect opportunity to experience
Florida’s dynamic natural resources by taking a hike, walk or bike ride on one
of our state trails,” said Donald Forgione, director of the Florida Park
Service. “For residents and visitors, being in Florida means being no more than
an hour away from one of our award-winning state parks or trails.”
Florida’s 10 state trails include the Withlacoochee State Trail
and the Marjorie Harris Carr Cross Florida Greenway, both of which offer visitors the chance to enjoy beautiful scenery and the opportunity to connect with nature. The Withlacoochee State Trail
is the longest paved rail-trail in Florida with 46 miles across Citrus,
Hernando and Pasco counties. Last
year, the trail had an economic impact of more than $16.6 million and was utilized by nearly 382,000
visitors.
The Marjorie Harris Carr Cross Florida Greenway consists of
110 miles and 70,000 acres across Central Florida from the Gulf of Mexico
to the St. Johns River. Last year, the Greenway welcomed nearly 999,000
visitors and had a $46 million economic impact. On May 16, a multi-use
trail segment and bridge was opened in Dunnellon,
bringing the Withlacoochee Trail and Marjorie Greenway within two miles of
being joined together. The new bridge spans 280 feet over the Withlacoochee
River.
National Trails Day is America’s largest annual celebration
of trails. The Florida Park Service is hosting numerous National Trails Day
activities throughout the state. Celebrate National Trails Day on Saturday,
June 7 at one of the following events at a Florida state park near you.
Guided
Cave Tour
Marianna
Dudley
Farm Tree-Sure Hunt
Newberry
Hike
with a Ranger
Live
Oak
Saturday
Ranger Walk
Gainesville
Walking
for Fun and Fitness
High Springs
Hike
and Seek
Jacksonville
Ranger
Talks Ranger Walks
Jacksonville
Ranger
Talks and Ranger Walks
Fernandina
Beach
Ranger
Talks and Ranger Walks
Fernandina
Beach
Nature
Walk
Fernandina
Beach
Guided
Walking Tour
Port
St. Lucie
Nature
Walk
North
Palm Beach
North
Miami
Ranger-Guided
Tour
Islamoradora
Ranger-Guide
Tour
Islamoradora
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