I was part of an Audobon walk through the preserve. Since I have lived in Florida for a few years, I was familiar with many of the birds in the preserve. But I learned more about the ducks in the small lake. We walked along the harbor and observed some of the birds there. The park is well maintained and has many scheduled activities.
This is a very beautiful place. You can walk on the little beach , walk through the walking paths or fish off the beach. We saw someone catch a little hammerhead shark!Great place to watch the sunset!
Water walk getaway along Tampa Bay.Take a moment to clear your had and get in touch with nature and the shore.
Quiet afternoon spent sitting in the water, yes in the water. Peaceful oasis in a sea of people. No birds again, but a nice break from the traffic and hustle of Tampa St Pete's etc Our walking is limited, but question the possibility of seeing wildlife here.
Emerson Point is a very nice place for an afternoon's walk. The trails are well marked and maintained; however, you do have to do a little stooping to get under some of the overhanging branches in some places. There are a number of wood/plastic plank side trails to water overlooks. There were a few people paddling their kayaks through the small tidal stream(?) that cuts through part of the property. At the end of the Point, there is a nice little beach that is only steps from the parking lot.
In and around the Bradenton/Palmetto area is another wonderful preserve that allows you to get back to nature and get a feel for how things were for native Americans centuries ago. There are well laid out trails (watch out for protruding tree roots) that take you round the preserve giving you the chance to see lots of birds. There are picnic facilities as well as a visitor center and restrooms. Great views across the wasters.This is another of those unpublicized gems that make this area of Florida so special.
This park is a short drive from Sarasota. We enjoyed the beautiful view of the water and enjoyed exploring thru the jungle on paths. We will definitely visit again, and now that we know it is pet friendly, we will bring our dog along for a wonderful walk.
The preserve was so peaceful. I got the feeling of what it must have been like centuries ago. There were volunteers at the information center Sat and fri, to answer any questions. It was a nice hidden treasure tovisit and will be there again. Hope to see you there
This preserve is a very nice place to visit. There are lots of trails to walk around and see plenty of wildlife. In addition, there is a road that you can drive down to a small beach area. Lots of history regarding the native population, settlers, and other interesting facts. The staff at the visitor center is very welcoming.
The history and beauty of this park is wonderful. I love fishing and kayaking here ; we've also held family gatherings here.