J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge, FL
The 6,354-acre J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge takes up much of 12-mile-long Sanibel Island mainly along the northern (Pine Island Sound) side. The refuge also serves as headquarters for several small wildlife refuges on nearby islands.
During the nesting season mariners are asked not to land on these rookery islands. The refuge offers nature walks and an interpretive center. Even the most casual visitor will inevitably see alligators, anhinga (“snakebirds”), roseate spoonbills, snowy egrets, wood storks and great blue herons. Pink flamingos are seen quite often as well.
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Strolling through the downtown area of Fort Myers is a great way to spend an afternoon or evening. Art lovers are sure to find events of interest throughout the year, including an Art Walk held on the first Friday of each month all year long.
Farther afield is Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve, which offers a boardwalk trail that winds through 3500 acres of wetlands and offers views of local wildlife, including alligators and birds. Or continue south to take in a game at JetBlue Park, the spring training home of the Boston Red Sox.
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