CALENDAR ANNOUNCEMENT

CONTACT: DEP Press Office, 850.245.2112, DEPNews@dep.state.fl.us

DEP CELEBRATES DESIGNATION OF
BUSTER ISLAND PADDLING TRAIL

~Designation celebrated with canoe trip on Lake Kissimmee, among other fun events~

WHAT:         Paddling Trail Designation Ceremony

WHEN:         Saturday, Nov. 14, 2015
                     10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

 WHERE:      Lake Kissimmee State Park
                     14248 Camp Mack Road
                     Lake Wales, FL 33898

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s Florida Park Service is proud to celebrate the designation of the Buster Island Trail at Lake Kissimmee State Park as the 53rd paddling trail in Florida’s Greenways and Trails System.

Local and state officials will gather to canoe or kayak the Zipperer Canal with a park ranger and enjoy other festivities at the park, including entertainment by local musicians.

The 11-mile Buster Island Loop Trail begins and ends by the marina at Lake Kissimmee State Park. The diverse habitat, a part of the headwaters of the Everglades, offers excellent fishing and wildlife viewing opportunities for the quiet and observant paddler.

To learn more about Florida’s designated paddling trails, click here.

About Florida State Parks, Greenways and Trails 

The Florida Park Service is the proud recipient of three National Gold Medals for Excellence in Park and Recreation Management, making Florida America’s first three-time Gold Medal winner. The awards were received in 1999, 2005 and 2013 from the American Academy for Park and Recreation Administration and the National Recreation and Park Association.

Florida’s 174 state parks, trails and historic sites inspire residents and visitors with recreation opportunities and scenic beauty that help strengthen families, educate children, expand local economies and foster community pride. With nearly 800,000 acres, 100 miles of beaches and more than 1,500 miles of multi-use trails, residents and visitors should plan to visit soon and often to enjoy Florida’s natural treasures. Download the Florida State Parks Pocket Ranger® mobile app, available on iTunes and Android Market, to plan your trip and enhance your experience while visiting. For more information, visit www.FloridaStateParks.org

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