Soft Adventure: "An experience that is stimulating but low risk."

Soft Adventures at the Refuge & Seashore

Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge & Canaveral National Seashore

Why not make it a family project to enjoy all these soft adventures?

Date visited		Soft Adventures Click here to print out this Soft Adventure. Click on the links below to go to a more detailed website.	A brief description. Please visit the website for details.
		Canaveral National Seashore Headquarters	Pick up brochures and information here. 321-267-1110.
		MINWR / CNS Entrance Kiosk	Kiosk with large map and current information. Wheelchair ramp to overlook the Indian River Lagoon (South).
		Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge Visitors Center	Refuge visitors center. Information, displays, boardwalk, giftshop. 321-861-0668
		Oak & Palm Hammock Trailheads	3/4 mile and 2 mile trails posted with interpretive signs that explain the ecology of the hammock community.
		Canaveral National Seashore Admission Gate	Pay admission here.
		Bio Lab Road	Boat launch at north end. 5 mile two way drive.
		Seashore Parking Lot #1	Canaveral National Seashore. Nearest area to NASA launch pads.
		Seashore Parking ­ Eddy Creek	Between Lots #7 & #8. Wheelchair access. Beach wheelchair. Nature classes taught here.
		Seashore  Parking Lot #13	Sea Turtle watches in late spring.
		Black Point Drive	7 mile, one-way, self guiding tour through impounded marshes. One of the most popular birding drives anywhere. Fee.
		Black Point Tower Overlook	Just off Black Point Drive. Portolets nearby.
		Cruickshank Loop Trailhead	5 mile open walk with great birding & wildlife watching.
		Scrub Jay Trail	Explore the scrub ecotourism and probably see the endemic Florida Scrub-Jan and other rare species.
		Sendler Education Center / Dummit Cove	Environmental education programs. Next to the Indian River Lagoon.
		Bairs Cove	Boat launching. Manatee viewiing.
		Rookery Island Launch Area	A short paddle to one of the most active rookeries.
		Manatee Overlook	Frequently see manatees, especially in the warm seasons.
		Clifton Schoolhouse Marker	African Americans early on wanted an excellent education for their children.
		Pine Flatwoods Trail	A 1 mile loop hike through the pine flatwoods ecosystem
		Seminole Rest Park	Historic Native American Mound, Pioneer houses, wheelchair access. Gift shop.
		Great Florida Birding Trail	The refuge is a gateway to the Great Florida Birding Trail. Also, visit: https://www.SpaceCoastBirding.com/

Your family challenge is to visit all of them!

While you are there, take the time to walk about the park. Point out the different trees, birds and animals you see. Share your knowledge and enjoyment with your children. Perhaps have a picnic. The relationship with the outdoors they develop now will enrich their lives forever! If you want to learn more about the outdoors, Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge, Canaveral National Seashore and the Enchanted Forest Sanctuary have excellent programs regularly. Info: www.nbbd.com/events/

On all outdoor adventure please bring along water, sunscreen, insect repellent; and, it's a good idea to have a small first aid kit in the car.

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7/15/2012