7. Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge

NATIONAL SEASHORE.   The refuge is 140,000 acres or 22 square miles of wetlands inhabited by over 300 species of birds and other wildlife including ghost crabs, loggerhead and green sea turtles, reptiles, raccoons and bobcats. NASA owns and maintains this treasure and offers the public many ways of experiencing it. Guided tours are available from November to March. There are four hiking trails that range from lengths of 0.25 mile to five miles. Boating, canoeing, a manatee observation deck, fishing and nature photography make this a complete wildlife experience.   (© 10Best)

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Visitors Ctr (Sun hrs Nov-Mar)  Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm; Sat-Sun 9am-5pm Trails & Drives  Daily Sunrise-Sunset

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Website: Visit the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge website »

Type: Outdoor Activities, Reserves

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