From Beaches to Swamps: The 4 Best National Parks in Florida

Did you know that sunny Florida is filled with beautiful national parks? There are eleven of them dotted throughout the state!

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From golden sand beaches to swampy landscapes and remote islands, here are some of the best national parks in Florida for you to visit.

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The 4 Best National Parks in Florida To Visit

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The most well-known Florida national park, and undoubtedly one of the best as well, is Everglades National Park. Known for its wetland habitat and the creatures that live in it, this natural landscape is undoubtedly unique.

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2. Big Cypress National Preserve

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4. Gulf Islands National Seashore

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From Beaches to Swamps: The 4 Best National Parks in Florida

Did you know that sunny Florida is filled with beautiful national parks? There are eleven of them dotted throughout the state!

From golden sand beaches to swampy landscapes and remote islands, here are some of the best national parks in Florida for you to visit.

The 4 Best National Parks in Florida To Visit

The most well-known Florida national park, and undoubtedly one of the best as well, is Everglades National Park. Known for its wetland habitat and the creatures that live in it, this natural landscape is undoubtedly unique.

1. Everglades National Park

2. Big Cypress National Preserve

Bordering Everglades National Park is Big Cypress National Preserve. Because the two are close together, the landscape and activities are very similar.

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Canaveral National Seashore undoubtedly deserves a spot on this list of the best national parks in Florida. As a matter of fact, it may be our favorite of all of the Florida national parks.

3. Canaveral National Seashore

4. Gulf Islands National Seashore

But Canaveral National Seashore isn’t the only national seashore in the Sunshine State. There’s also Gulf Islands National Seashore.

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Technically, Gulf Islands National Seashore is split between Mississippi and Florida – with a little chunk of Alabama in between. The Mississippi part is the more popular section of the two.

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