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    Ariel W.

    The DuPuis Management Area is a natural area located in northwest Palm Beach and southwest Martin county. Native American archaeological sites dating to 500 BC have been found here. Later on the Seminoles tried to hide here during the Seminole Indian War of 1835 but they could not find enough food and were starving. The area became known as "The Hungryland" and many of the Seminoles were captured and sent west to Oklahoma on the trail of tears. The land then became the White Belt Ranch owned by John G. and Susan H. DuPuis Jr., who the management area is named for. The couple raised white belted cattle, sheep, and goats. In later years 6,500 acres of wetland were restored and water flow was reconnected to nearby J.W. Corbett Wildlife Management Area. Today when you visit you can see numerous ponds, wet prairies, cypress domes, pine flatwoods and Everglades marsh. This natural area is a massive 22,000 acres. There are 22 miles of hiking including part of the Ocean to Lake Trail and 40 miles of horseback trails, an equestrian center, campsites and seasonal hunting. There is a nature center with educational displays and a covered Cypress boardwalk. The DuPuis Auto Tour is 7.5 miles to the fishing pier on Shell Lake. The remote location of DuPuis makes it especially good for star gazing. Having arrived late in the day I was only able to hike part of the trail but the little blast of a cold front we got made the weather perfect. The trail was well marked with white paint and it is natural earth. I saw cardinals and a pileated woodpecker during my hike. Alligators, river otters, feral hogs brought to Florida by the Spanish, coyotes, white tailed deer, and bald eagles also make their home here. I didn't realize how large this area is and now I am looking forward to doing some more exploration. It is only a little over an hour from where I live but it feels like a world away.

    Annual JW Corbett ultra marathon series 50M, 50K, 18M, running the 50k in Depuis Reserver
    Frederick D.

    Dupuis Management Reserve held the Annual JW Corbett ultra marathon series 50M, 50K, 18M. Running the 50k with Nicole this past Saturday April 23, 2016, this race is a charity race benefitting underprivileged local school children to purchase musical instruments. Additionally, representatives from the Florida Trail Association were present to take donations and / or annual memberships registrations to benefit the park. We were up at 3:30am to drive to the reserve from Miami and arrived at the park at 6am . Plenty of time to check in. This was a small local ultra marathon, where we ran the 50km (31miles) option, which consisted of 2 x 15 mile loops through the park's trail network and 3 of which were on the famous Lake Ocochobee to Ocean trail. The terrain was beautiful. The race took me about 5 hours to complete. The race had aid stations every 3 to 4 miles along the 15 mile loop. The aid stations were stocked with gator aid, water, PBJs, bananas, coconut water, ice, ice bandanas for the heat. As temperatures surged, it's important to keep cool. Folks manning the stations were helpful to refill my water bottle and assist with anything required. I had pulled my right hamstring only 2 days earlier so I had to run easy and not push the pace too hard. I managed to earn four new blisters when the shoes came off. Also managed to place 2nd overall. The post race party consisted of delicious BBQ of jerked chicken, beef brisket and pulled pork while commiserating with finishers. Notable runners were World Record Holder and race director of the Florida Everglades Ultra Series and the Keys 100, Bob Becker, the man who ran Bad Water---the hardest race on earth---out and back in one week (270 mile).

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    We had a wonderful stay twice 5 years apart. Quiet, camp host was so kind to us. Clean and great warm showers. Free camping.

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    This place is awesome! Neat, conveniently located and the trail is perfect for bike riders like my husband.

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    Jonathan Dickinson State Park - River Store Goods!

    Jonathan Dickinson State Park

    4.1(118 reviews)
    28.9 mi

    Cool park! We drive by often and it's always something we've wanted to stop and check out. I had no…read moreidea this park is so huge! You could drive for 30 minutes and still not see everything! We stopped by on a weekday and the park was pretty and relaxing. Not too many people on the couple of trails we did. The observation tower is closed but they still have a nice boardwalk up to that area that makes for a great walk! It's pretty highly elevated for Florida - kind of impressive in person! Entry is $6 per car, and the lady provided a map and recommended her favorite trail. We checked that trail out as well (the white trail), but the height of the observation tower trail was really the star! We decided to drive around after doing both trails, and we saw their campgrounds. So surprising at how busy this place was! It seemed there was hardly an empty spot! Must be a happening place to camp! We'd definitely return for more adventures, as this is a cool park!

    This place is great for those into the outdoors or nature in general. Kayaking, camping, fishing,…read moreand plenty of wildlife you might run into. There's overlooks and and an endless supply of trails to choose. I will definitely be back with some chairs and hoping for some quiet time to myself. The environment is so unique here you feel like you're in a different country at times.

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    Jonathan Dickinson State Park - Another outstanding weekend of training for Camino de Santiago. Love this park so much.

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    Jensen Beach MHP Formally Pitchford's RV

    Jensen Beach MHP Formally Pitchford's RV

    2.4(5 reviews)
    27.5 mi

    This is a difficult RV park to rate. For us, it was perfect. We wanted to be close to the…read morewater/Beach and really didn't care about what the park offered other than power,water and sewer. I talked with Nancy several times before our arrival and who was always very friendly. She called me with my site number before we arrived so we could pull directly to our RV spot. There are two restaurants within easy walking distance. The causeway to the beach is one block away. The park is very simple, gravel/sand drives. Florida grass spaces with a concrete pad. No picnic table. very basic. We did not use any of the restrooms/showers. The park is close to a train track but after a day or two we didn't really notice them. We had a space on the road with a view of the Indian River. We loved it and will diffidently return again.

    I am being evicted after 10 years due to the fact that on the eve of August 16 2014, my safe was…read moreripped from its place and taken. Bill Reily (Park Owner) says he was in my house at 2:00 a.m. for 10 minutes fixing my door, but knows nothing about the burglary. I am the Homeowner. He had absolutely no reason for being in my home! After the incident, Bill Reily then approached me and asked me who I thought might have done it. I simply said that " all the evidence points to you Bill ". He then directly shut off my electricity illegally and gave me three days to vacate. I am a 66 year old disabled veteran, all my credentials, certificates, diploma's military documents etc. of a lifetime (not the money) are gone FOREVERMORE. I, Timothy Barton can no longer even prove I am a US citizen. For more information please call Tim Barton at 772-209-2321

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    Pahokee Campground & Marina

    Pahokee Campground & Marina

    3.7(3 reviews)
    13.4 mi

    Its a nice camp ground but I don't understand stand way they charge you 2 set of taxes when you pay…read moreyour rent

    Absolutely STUNNING! The sites are close together but your view! As far as the eye can see is…read morewater! Along the shoreline of Lake Okeechobee sit 112 level and grassed RV/tent sites. There are 6 cabins for rent as well. The View!!! There are two bathhouses with laundry, 2 additional restrooms, a pool, a restaurant, a store, public boat ramps, a lighted fishing pier, a Tiki bar and a full service marina! Each site offers a level, grassed pad with a picnic table. Full hookups!!!! Open fires are not allowed on the campsites. They also offer weekly and monthly rates with a deposit for electricity. We are staying here for 4 nights in a 30' class A. Have I mentioned the view?! We didn't have to level AT ALL! Just stabilized. Have I mentioned the view?! Pets are welcome with the usual leash laws. They also offer Wi-Fi but only near the registration office. The Verizon signal on my cell phone is at full bars and AT&T (which we use for TV) is strong too. The campground is located close to town but is very quiet. I haven't heard any cars or trucks at all and we have all the windows open enjoying the wonderful breeze coming off the lake. Did I mention the view?! Btw I'm doing something I never do - I'm writing this review after just arriving. I don't think anything in my review will change except maybe adding some more pictures and mentioning the view :) ***Update to my hasty review- although we did enjoy our camping experience here there are a couple of things to add. First off the campsites are extremely close together. I didn't realize how close until we'd been there a day and I noticed how close the neighbors power poles were to us. I'm so so so happy we didn't get any neighbors during our stay. Second, there is a Paper Mill in the area and boy can you smell it! That wonderful sewage smell! Yuck! But only at night! During the day I didn't notice it at all. So we left the windows open during the day and turned the AC on at night. Problem solved. Finally, the rv/trailer park over the canal is really dumpy and the people that live there are very noisy at night. We clearly heard a party both Friday and Saturday nights and a fight on Friday. So because of all of these things I dropped my review down a star. And I just have to mention that the view is spectacular!

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    John D. MacArthur Beach State Park - Safety First. Wear It & Buckle Up.

    John D. MacArthur Beach State Park

    4.4(113 reviews)
    34.9 mi

    John D. MacArthur Beach State Park seemed like such a hidden gem from everything I had read and…read moreseen online. I loved that it offers so many activities in one place--kayaking, paddleboarding, the beach, picnic areas, a gift shop, and educational exhibits--all at very reasonable prices. Parking was only $5, and the kayak and paddleboard rentals were affordable too. Unfortunately, I happened to visit on a day with an extremely low tide. Paddleboard rentals were suspended, but kayak rentals were still available. The staff did warn us about the low tide and advised us to stay near the edges to avoid getting stuck. However, as someone new to kayaking, I didn't realize just how much the tide would impact the experience. For a large portion of our trip, the water was so shallow that our kayaks constantly got stuck. We had to repeatedly get out and drag them through the water. At times, the water wasn't even ankle deep. I completely understand that the staff can't control the tides, but I honestly wish kayak rentals had also been paused that day because the conditions made it difficult to really enjoy the experience. By the time we finished kayaking, we were exhausted and felt pretty gross from walking through the murky water, so we ended up skipping the beach altogether. Outside of that, the park itself looked lovely. There was a nice picnic area, a cute gift shop, and they even had a rescued sea turtle with a volunteer sharing information about sea turtle conservation, which was a really nice touch. There also appeared to be several educational exhibits throughout the park, although they happened to be closed during our visit. One downside was a pretty unpleasant smell near the gift shop, but I'm guessing that may have also been related to the unusually low tide. Despite my experience, I haven't written the park off. The photos I've seen online make it look absolutely beautiful, and I think we were just unlucky with the timing. I'd definitely consider coming back on a day with higher water levels to give it another chance. It sounds like a great park overall--I just recommend checking the tide conditions before planning to kayak or paddleboard so you can enjoy it at its best.

    This was a nude beach when I was a kid. That ended in 1982 when it became a beloved state park…read more They have done a lot to preserve native plants. You can rent kayaks here or swim. It's usually not too crowded. This is where we would go to see sea turtles laying eggs. And that continues to this day. It's a great location and a beautiful park.

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    Quiet Waters Park

    Quiet Waters Park

    4.3(105 reviews)
    54.2 mi

    Loved this huge park. There's so much space e for…read moreactivities..lol Came here specifically for the Renaissance festival. Boy oh boy a time was had. First off parking is free and you can purchase ti keys before or at the park-same price whatever you choose. Come in costume cause everyone is dressed up. Every weekend is a different theme so check their website out. There was so much to see and do and eat and just be present for. We saw it all amd tried to drink as mu h as we could too..lol Bring cash as most vendors its there preference. Aside from the glorious fest that you can catch the whole month and comes once a year; The park is huge with water sports, biking, walks, relaxing,picnics and more. Excellent place to spend a beautiful day

    Camping at Quiet Waters Park in Deerfield was an awesome experience. Its where nature truly meets…read morecomfort. The campground is perfect for a weekend getaway for camp lovers, family adventures and camping beginners. The campground doesnt require you to bring a tent as the tent is already provided. The tents come with electricity, water spigots, and even Wi-Fi, which made the stay super convenient. You will have to bring your everyday necessities (I.e blow up bed, flashlights, clothes, games, coolers, food/drinks, bug replient, etc) My friends and I played games, listened to music, karaoke and just bonded. We had an amazing time grilling, roasting marshmallows, and walking the beautiful trails. It was the perfect mix of outdoor fun and modern amenities. Quiet Waters Park also has other attractions such as a water park, bike trails, fishing, basketball court, and water skiing to name a few. The bathrooms are shared and aren't always cleaned. You will see creepy crawlers. Bring bug spray! We took time to unplug, unwind and enjoy the scenery. It really was a nice weekend reset and we enjoyed every minute even the RACOONS trying to steal our food

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