Give the gift of the great outdoors — and just in time for Florida’s glorious winter weather. You know, that blue skies, sunny days weather with which we taunt our Northern friends and family members when it’s bleak, gray and frigid there. Your gift recipient can enjoy our tropical winter to the fullest with a Florida State Parks annual pass. The pass is $60 for an individual and $120 for families (up to eight people) and provides access to almost 200 state parks, trails and historic sites.
Is your best pal a beach-aholic? There are 44 parks with sandy shores. Or perhaps your best friend is of the furry kind? Eighty-six parks allow pets. Hiker? Find trails galore at 157 parks. Camper? More than 59 parks from which to choose. Mountain biker? There are 41 parks with miles of trails.
It’s safe to say that no matter the favorite outdoor activity, a Florida state park has it covered.
Here’s a bit more about the pass options:
? Individual Annual Entrance Pass — $60: Additional persons accompanying the pass holder are $2 per person admission except at Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park and Weeki Wachee Springs State Park, where the standard admission fee will apply.
? Family Annual Entrance Pass — $120: Provides day use park entry for up to a total of eight people entering as a group, except at Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park and Weeki Wachee Springs State Park, where the family pass is good for admission of up to two people, including the pass holder.
Discounts on the annual entrance passes are available for U.S. military veterans and service members, as well as for foster families and adoptive parents. In addition, both passes provide a 33 percent discount at the Skyway Fishing Pier State Park.
Annual passes can be purchased at all state park ranger stations and museums or online at state-parks-florida.myshopify.com/. Learn more at floridastateparks.org.
