🌴 Myakka River State Park: Where “Old Florida” Still Roars 🐊 Not everyone makes it to Deep Hole — the wild heart of Myakka River State Park. It’s a 3-mile trek through towering oaks draped in Spanish moss, ending at a sight that’ll leave you breathless (and maybe a little nervous): hundreds — sometimes hundreds — of alligators basking along the shore. This isn’t the glossy, brochure-ready Florida of white sands and blue water. This is the untamed side — raw, wild, and unforgettable. For some,

Myakka River State Park is over 37,000 acres of stunning views, diverse wildlife, and endless adventures.🌴 From its canopy walk overlooking a vast sabal palm hammock to its exceptional birding and paddling opportunities, this park offers something for everyone to enjoy. It’s also part of the 130,000-acre “Myakka Island,” a connected network of conservation and working lands between the Myakka and Peace rivers that keeps the Florida Wildlife Corridor thriving and supports the health of the Charl

Roseate Spoonbills 🦩💞🦩 (Bath Time) 📍: Myakka River State Park, FL 10.19.25 🎥: Dylan Jon Wade Cox Photography | @djwcphoto I had fun filming this Spoonbill take a bath yesterday at Myakka. I saw the large group of them but they were too far away to get to. But, I got lucky with this funny bathing session from this particular Spoonbill. Thank you! #myakka #myakkariverstatepark #spoonbill #spoonbillls #roseatespoonbills #sarasota #sarasotaflorida #nature #wildlife #birding #birdnerd #birdwatch

What the?! A manatee chasing an alligator at Myakka River State Park - Sarasota, Florida. I thought they were supposed to be friends?! 🐄🐊 📹 VIA: Dennis Osha #seacow #manatee #alligator #viralvideos #myakkariverstatepark #florida #floridalife #evergladesholidaypark #wildlife #wildlifephotography #animals #nature | Everglades Holiday Park

357K views · 1.5K reactions | The temperatures this weekend are supposed to reach the mid to upper 80s. Our otters are beating the heat with some giant popsicles! Come check them out this weekend at the River Museum: https://tinyurl.com/2p9e2b8s | National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium | Facebook