Spotting the perfect Bananaquit or Golden Plover is a great way to enjoy your visit to Hendry County. Sign up for one of several birding trips sponsored by the Audubon Society, or go your own way to discover the beautiful wildlife that calls the area “home”.
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Sugarland Tours

Come aboard our 24-passenger Sugarland Express (or bring a larger group on your own bus) for an exciting and informative 3 1/2 hour heritage and agriculture tour. The route of the Sugar Express carries passengers over historic railroads throughout the Lake Okeechobee region and is still used to transport goods, freight, and sugarcane today.
Address: 109 Central Avenue, 33440
Phone: (863) 983-7979
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Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum

Come to the Big Cypress Seminole Indian Reservation and learn about our exciting living history and culture!
Address: 30290 Josie Billie Hwy, PMB 1003, 33440
Phone: (877) 902-1113
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Fisheating Creek Wildlife Management

Fisheating Creek Outpost offers camping, paddling, hiking and eco-adventures along one of the most pristine creeks in Florida. Discover the relaxing atmosphere and experience of a real Florida adventure at Fisheating Creek Outpost! We’re located within the 18,274 acre Fisheating Creek Wildlife Management Area, a perfectly wild place to get up-close to nature!
Address: 7555 US Highway 27 North Palmdale, FL 33944
Phone: (863) 946-1194
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Port LaBelle Marina

The peaceful Port LaBelle Marina offers well-maintained boat slips and amenities in the heart of scenic Old Florida that provide convenient, safe access to the Gulf of Mexico and Atlantic Ocean. A popular haven for both locals and visitors, boat docks at Port LaBelle Marina are made from pressure-treated wood, with two cleats and pilings on each side to ensure a secure line. Boat maintenance is much easier for our guests because we have sweet water, which means there is no salt in our water. Boaters will also appreciate that the water levels here never fluctuate, thanks to our convenient location between the Franklin and Ortona locks. Our prime location between these two locks makes us a great hurricane hole. Plus, there’s the added protection and advantage that our U-shaped basin provides. It’s how we earned the nickname of Oxbow Marina from boaters.
Address: 1152 Marina Drive, 33935
Phone: (863) 675-2261
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The Florida Trail

South Florida Trail Section - Arcadia. Basinger. Big Cypress National Preserve. Big Cypress Seminole Reservation. Clewiston. Everglades City. Fisheating Creek. Lake Okeechobee. Lake Okeechobee Scenic Trail. Lake Placid. LaBelle. Lakeport. Moore Haven. Okeechobee. Pahokee. Port Mayaca. Sebring. South Bay. Spanning more than 1,400 miles from Pensacola Beach to the edge of the Everglades, the Florida Trail is our statewide National Scenic Trail. Discover the hundreds of hiking opportunities it offers statewide. Pet Friendly. Come explore The Florida Trail, where you can Hike, Bike, Paddle and Camp.
Address: ( 26.169781, -81.071770 )
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CREW Land and Water Trust

The CREW Land & Water Trust is a private, non-profit conservation organization dedicated to the preservation and stewardship of the water resources and natural communities in and around the Corkscrew Regional Ecosystem Watershed (CREW). Located just outside of Hendry County.
Address: 4600 Corkscrew Road (CR 850) Immokalee, FL 34142
Phone: 239-657-2253
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Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum Boardwalk

Come to the Big Cypress Seminole Indian Reservation and learn about our exciting living history and culture! Walk through the Everglades and learn about native plants and wildlife on the Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum Boardwalk.
Address: 30290 Josie Billie Hwy, PMB 1003, 33440
Phone: (877) 902-1113
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LaBelle Nature Park

Along a mile of interconnected footpaths at LaBelle Nature Park, walk a gentle half-mile loop with views of the Caloosahatchee River from a lush hammock
Address: 440 Fraser Ave, LaBelle FL 33935
Phone: 863-675-5347
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Clewiston Museum Eco Tour

A wonderful morning of birding at STA5/6, lunch at the historic Swamp Water Cafe, afternoon at the historic Seminal Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum, and finish the day at the Clewiston Museum.
Address: 109 Central Avenue, 33440
Phone: (863) 983-2870
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Big “O” Airboat Tours

Big “O” Airboat Tours in Clewiston, Florida, offers exciting and educational experiences on Lake Okeechobee. Whether you prefer an exhilarating airboat tour or a more leisurely deck boat cruise, they’ve got you covered. On your one-hour tour we hope you will enjoy wildlife to include; Alligators, Ospreys, Eagles, Pelicans, Everglades Kites and more.
Address: 920 E Del Monte Ave, FL 33440
Phone: (863) 885-1518
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Hendry Glades Audubon Tours

Through a partnership with the South Florida Water Management District Hendry-Glades Audubon offers scheduled escorted driving trips at Stormwater Treatment Area 5/6.
Address: 380 Riverview Drive, 33935
Phone: (863) 674-0695
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Okaloacoochee Slough State Forest

Okaloacoochee Slough State Forest is located approximately 30 miles east of Fort Myers, in western Hendry and northeastern Collier counties. The forest can be accessed along County Road 832, marked by the various self-service pay stations. The Okaloacoochee Slough contains nearly 35,000 acres, mostly in Hendry County, there are 38 miles of trails open for wildlife viewing, hiking, non-motorized biking, and horseback riding! Also available are four campgrounds. Okaloacoochee-Slough-state-forest-entire-forest Map
Address: Okaloacoochee State Forest 6265 County Road 832 Felda, FL 33930
Phone: (863) 612-0776
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