randell research center

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  2kayak

  $7 donation asked at the entrance, with map and information provided. This center is actually run by UF as a historical/archaeological site and seems to be a field trip destination for local schools. Easy walking tour of Calusa Indian middens with one stair portion. Each mound is clearly explained with illustrated markers. Less than one mile total. Gift shop, restrooms, and informational classroom on site.

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  ScottFreeVT

  Two walking paths, one takes 20 minutes, the other 40. Educational signs, pleasant views. Definitely worth a stop.

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  539JM539

  Educational Entertainment! This is a very interesting place to stop & spend a few unique hours. It's a shame it's not more widely publicized. The staff here was very pleasant. The donation is $7 p.p...or, $5 p.p for seniors. Also, will give discount for students. Currently they have GUIDED tours on Wed., Fri. & Sat at 10a & 1pm. Starting in Jan they apparently add more times, to use a guide. Our guide was very knowledgable & talkative. The trailway / site is well highlighted w/ signage...but, as I've always found, a good guide offers such great detail. The entire site takes roughly hour & half to meander thru. There's also an option at one point that you can decide to take a shorter tour which is about an hour. This is an easy walk on flat terrain. The highest mound there are stairs to go up and lookout over the land. It's a scenic drive out & around the area. Also, there's a real nice restaurant about 30seconds from this attraction called Tarpon Lodge.

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  TPS87

  This is a terrific place to learn more about the Calusa tribe and their culture. The staff are knowledgeable and very friendly and the walk through the site is quite interesting. Also a great place to watch the local wildlife. This research site is part of the Florida Museum of Natural History. Be sure to check out their website: http://www.flmnh.ufl.edu/rrc/.

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  waysidelynne

  We happened upon Randell Research Center while exploring Pine Island and were delighted with the trails (we got there after 5 and were able to walk through the self-guided trails without any other people around). There were osprey feeding their young and watching us as we explored, Ibis flocking, a rabbit poking around in the grass and other birds I couldn't identify. The information about the Calusa Indians was also interesting. They also have a pier across the street which is great to stand and watch the sun go down as fish jump in the air. It's very quiet and off the beaten path. Definitely a good place to check out.

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  Ghcart

  Easy access from Tarpon Lodge. No special planning to get there; just walk in. Trees are labeled so you only need to identify the birds you see.

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  sunnyjazz1028

  This is a park that preserves several Calusa shell mounds. Although there is not much to see, it's a pretty park with great views. We also enjoyed learning the history of the Calusa people. The "donation" was well worth it.

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  Milford_PaMooseman

  My wife and I visited family in the area! The paths are easy to walk and there are plenty of birds and other wildlife to see. Wear bug spray and read the boards which describe what you are seeing. Across the street is a marina where you can see islands on the Gulf Coast, plenty of birds and great sunsets.

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  CaptnBill

  Very interesting site with easy walking and an interpretive display exhibiting what knowledge is understood about the elusive history of these early native Americans that were decimated by exposure to Spanish illnesses and battles.

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  Erwinka

  Despite having a sulky teenager begging to leave, my husband and I enjoyed seeing this. Wish we'd timed it right for a guided tour (10 and 1), it was still enjoyable taking a self-guided tour and reading the well-done signage. Additional artifacts and reproductions in the classroom adjacent to the bookstore. Glad we were there on an overcast day. Wear your bug spray, sunscreen and hat--it is muggy and buggy.