Nature Heals

Need to recharge and reconnect?
Try reconnecting in nature. There have been studies done that show that nature helps improve our mood and can have emotional healing effects. The following are a list of places to help you do just that.

  1. Birch State Park – You have it all here, woods, the intercoastal, and the beach. They have bike and boat rentals. The paved and dirt trails allow for skating, biking, and walking/hiking. https://www.floridastateparks.org/hughtaylorbirch
  2. Green Cay – Watch the birds as you walk along the boardwalk over water. https://wpbparks.com/local-attractions/green-cay-nature-center/
  3. West Lake Park – Go kayaking, canoeing, play sports, or just take a walk through the nature center at Anne Kolb. https://floridahikes.com/west-lake-park
  4. Oleta River State Park – This park has some of the best kayaking and paddle boarding. You can also go camping, fishing, mountain biking, and snorkeling. https://www.floridastateparks.org/oletariver
  5. Tradewinds Park – This park has a little bit of everything. It has horseback riding, biking, baseball, an educational farm, and walking paths that go right under the Turnpike. This park even has a mini-train ride and Butterfly World. https://www.broward.org/parks/Pages/Park.aspx?=39