Canaveral National Seashore

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Canaveral National Seashore is situated on a barrier island between New Smyrna Beach, Titusville, and Cape Canaveral, along Florida's Central East Coast. The park's 24 mi (39 km) of shoreline is the longest stretch of undeveloped public beach on the east coast of Florida. Inviting park highlights include pristine, undeveloped beach, dunes and lagoon offering sanctuary to an abundant blend of plants and animals. Year-round recreation includes fishing, boating, canoeing, surfing, sunbathing, swimming, hiking, camping, nature and historical trails.

History The Canaveral National Seashore was created by an Act of Congress in 1975, to "preserve and protect the outstanding natural, scenic, scientific, ecologic, and historic values of certain lands, shorelines, and waters of the State of Florida and to provide for public outdoor recreation use and enjoyment of the same". The park has 58,000 acres (23,000 hectares) of barrier island, open lagoon, coastal hammock, pine flatwoods and offshore waters along the east central coast of Florida. It represents an excellent example of a relatively stable barrier beach backed by a productive lagoon system. The park's 24 miles of undeveloped beach is the longest such stretch on the east coast of Florida. Mosquito Lagoon, which comprises over two-thirds of the park, is designated an Outstanding Florida Water and as a part of the 155 mi (249 km) long Indian River Lagoon (IRL), an Estuary of National Significance. The IRL is considered the most diverse and productive estuary in North America. Mosquito Lagoon supports nationally-recognized commercial and recreational fisheries for finfish, clams, oysters, blue crabs and shrimp. The park provides habitat for 14 federally-listed (Threatened and Endangered) animal species, ranking it second in the entire National Park Service. Three sea turtle species deposit approximately 4000 nests on the beach each year. Large numbers of waterfowl and wading birds utilize the Seashore as a migrato

如何抵達

By plane Daytona Beach International Airport in Daytona Beach. Orlando International Airport in Orlando. Space Coast Regional in Titusville. Orlando/Sanford Airport (Sanford, FL)

By car The national seashore and the wildlife refuge, located midway on Florida's east coast between Daytona Beach and Melbourne, are accessible via U.S. 1, I-95, and Fla 528 (Beach Line Expressway). The northern access, Apollo Beach, is on Fla A1A at the southern-most end in New Smyrna Beach. Seminole Rest is located east of US-1 in Oak Hill on River Road. In Oakhill, turn east onto Halifax Avenue, which is located by the flashing caution light on US-1. Take Halifax Avenue east to River Road. Turn north on River Road. Seminole Rest is two tenths of a mile on the east side of River Road. The southern access, Playalinda Beach in Titusville, is on Fla 406/402. Playalinda Beach is reached via Fla 402 (also known as Beach Road). From I-95, the exit number for our north district (Apollo Beach) is 249B. For the south district (Playalinda), the exit number from I-95 is 220. At both exits, go toward the east & follow the signs.

當地交通

There is no public transportation in the park. The park visitor may tour the park via private vehicle, bicycle, or on foot. Horseback riding is available in the North District by reservation. A permit is required and the visitor must provide their own horse.

必看景點

During June and July after hours the seashore is closed to the general public. However, turtle watch programs give park visitors an opportunity to learn about sea turtles and the role that the National Park Service plays in their conservation as well as the possibility of watching turtles nest and lay eggs. Open to persons eight years of age and older. Programs are limited to thirty people per night and a maximum of six persons per reservation. $14 per person.

Eldora State House, 7611 S. Atlantic Ave, New Smyrna Beach, ☏ +1 386 428-3384. Sa Su noon-4PM. The Eldora State House is a Museum located within Canaveral National Seashore. 1 Black Point Wildlife Drive. A six-mile self-guided scenic drive in the refuge winds through pine flatwoods and impounded marsh and provides excellent views of many species of wildlife. (updated Jun 2020) 2 Turtle Mound (located along Mosquito Lagoon in the north end of the park). This archeological site was built by Native Americans between 800 AD and 1400 AD, it consists of 1.5 million bushels (52.86 million liters) of oyster shells. At 35 feet above the surrounding landscape it yields a panoramic view that extends for miles. It is a favored spot to watch for migrating hawks and oceanic birds moving along the coast. The mound is also the northernmost known location for several species of subtropical plants. (updated Jun 2020) 3 Seminole Rest, River Rd, Oak Hill (from Route 1 in Oak Hill, turn east at light on Halifax Avenue, then north on River Road to the entrance (about 1.5 miles from Route 1)). Open every day 6AM-sunset. An ancient Native American Mound with a half-mile wheelchair accessible trail with wayside exhibits. The site has parking and rest room facilities. Seminole Rest consists of several prehistoric shell mounds dating from 2,000 BC to 1565 AD. Snyder's Mound, the largest mound at this site, is unique because few structures this large remain intact today. Two turn of the century buildings occupy the mounds and have aid

體驗活動

Pontoon Boat Tours, ☏ +1 386 428-3384 ext 10. Reservations required. National Park Rangers offer two-hour tours on the pontoon boat, Tortuga del Sol from the Visitor Center on most F Sa Su weather permitting. $20 per person. Beaches, ☏ +1 321-867-0677. The seashore has undeveloped beaches and limited services. There are no designated picnic areas, phones, food, or drinking water. There are no Lifeguards on duty at Playalinda and Apollo. These beaches have portapotty type restrooms (and no running water) and boardwalk access. Visitors with disabilities will find beach access points at Playalinda Beach: Eddy Creek and Parking Area No. 8; and at Apollo Beach: Areas No. 1 and No. 5. First aid and drinking water are at information centers. Surfing is permitted in the park. Klondike Beach can only be reached by foot (a back country permit is required). Naturists park in the northernmost Playalinda lots, at either No. 13 or No. 12, and go textile free on the beach areas across from these parking lots. It is not officially sanctioned by the park service but there have been no arrests by the county or harassment by the park service since the mid-2000s so long as the beachgoers avoid engaging in any type of lewd behavior. There are no sign postings to make other beachgoers aware, but generally the textile and textile free areas are defacto keep separate by a buffer of beach space in the area across from lot No. 11 which section of beach is very infrequently used by anyone aside from an occasional fisherman. Seashore areas may be closed if parking lots are filled or during shuttle launches at the Kenne