"Public Access Lands in Florida
including: City Parks and Preserves, County Parks and Preserves, Wildlife
Management Areas, Wildlife Environmental Areas, State Parks, State Forests,
Conservation Areas of Water Management Districts, National Parks, National Forests,
Nature Centers, Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation Facilities, and Private
Preserves and Conservation Areas. Includes listings of raised wooden hiking
paths called Boardwalks, Wildlife Observation Towers, and Amerindian Mounds."
J.N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge Site # 9314
The J.N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge
is located on the subtropical barrier island of Sanibel in the Gulf of Mexico.
The refuge is part of the largest undeveloped mangrove ecosystem in the United
States. It is world famous for its spectacular wading bird populations. The
refuge is located approximately 15 miles southwest of Fort Myers on Sanibel
Island. Once on the island, turn right onto Periwinkle Way. Proceed 3 miles to
Palm Ridge Road (marked Captiva and Refuge) and bear right. Go through stop sign
and continue 2 miles to refuge entrance on right.
(C) 2012 "Boardwalks and Long Walks" Will Holcomb
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