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Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
10/23/2018
The entrance to Crystal River Preserve State Park.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
10/23/2018
Crystal River Preserve State Park Visitor Center.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
10/23/2018
Along with rangers who are able to answer questions and provide information about the park, the park visitor center contains interactive displays.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
10/23/2018
A room for films and presentations inside the visitor center.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
10/23/2018
The butterfly garden right outside the visitor center contains a variety of colorful plants.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
10/23/2018
The Butterfly Garden.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
10/23/2018
The park offers boat tours of the Crystal River beginning right outside the visitor center.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
10/23/2018
Picnic and day-use area.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
10/23/2018
The park has a canoe/kayak launch into the Crystal River, located near the visitor center.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
10/23/2018
Mullet Hole is a popular area for fishing and spotting wildlife.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
10/23/2018
The freshwater pond at Mullet Hole.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
10/23/2018
The Crystal Cove hiking trail is a short flat hike inside the park that passes through the palm forest and hardwood swamps.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
10/23/2018
Hiking along a tributary of the Crystal River.