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From the mangrove forests of the Ten Thousand Islands to the sandy shores of Sanibel Island, each destination has its own charm and appeal. Popular Hidden Islands to Explore Florida boasts numerous ...
The refuges protect pine rockland, mangrove forests and other vanishing habitat that provide habitat for nearly two dozen endangered species, including key deer and Miami Blue butterflies. One ...
The toll to South Florida parks and wilderness lands amid federal job cuts includes at least 6 biologists at understaffed wildlife refuges, bringing total to at least 26.
Florida refuges hit by federal job cuts: 'We're holding our breath to hang on to what we have.' By Jenny Staletovich February 28, 2025 at 6:00 AM EST ...
The Ten Thousand Island refuge includes wintering grounds for endangered manatees and nesting islands for wading birds including endangered woodstorks. Three staffers at the Loxahatchee National ...
The refuges protect pine rockland, mangrove forests and other vanishing habitat that provide habitat for nearly two dozen endangered species, including key deer and Miami Blue butterflies. One ...
Florida has 29 national wildlife refuges, including the Indian River Lagoon’s Pelican Island, which was the first national refuge established in 1903 by President Theodore Roosevelt.
Winter can be a little underwhelming in the South. While our neighbors up north are blanketed in snow and enjoying all the fun (skiing, snow ice cream, and the like) that comes along with it, we’re ...
Ontario assumes maintenance of Thousand Islands Parkway, easing costs for the SLPC. Improvements to Highway 401 and parks aim to boost tourism and safety.
NORTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. (WPRI) — Rabbit Island, which used to belong to Rhode Island founder Roger Williams, is now owned by an East Greenwich couple, 12 News has learned.
For a quirky and low-key alternative to the big Florida theme parks, head to Dinosaur World in Plant City, about a 20-minute drive from downtown Tampa or roughly an hour from Orlando via I-4.