Each season offers a different kind of outdoor fun a
Caladesi Island State Park. Easy walking on a coastal barrier island.
Now is a great time to explore Caladesi beyond the beach. The beautiful
nature trail will lead you through several different natural
communities, including a coastal pine flatwoods as you explore the
island's interior. The trail is a great place to find Osprey nesting in
old pine snags or to cross paths with a gopher tortoise. We are hoping
to see some of Florida’s native Lupines which often bloom as early as
February.
Caladesi Island is accessible only by boat. We will be
going via the Caladesi Connection ferry service. Cost for the ferry is
$10.00 for adults and $6.00 for children ages four to twelve. Trips
depart hourly beginning at 10 a.m. Ferry passengers are allotted a
four-hour stay on the island. No pets are allowed on the ferry.
We have reserved space for 20 on the Ferry for now; that
can be changed, but you must register for this trip so we know how many
spots to hold.
Each person is responsible for paying their own fare.
For Trail map or Birding list go to:
http://www.floridastateparks.org/CaladesiIsland/
For more information or to RSVP by phone/email, contact:
Alexa or Craig Huegel, (727) 422-4792 or email
alexa776@tampabay.rr.com
