Our untamed and unplugged side is part of what makes our destination such an amazing adventure for, well, everyone! When you're looking for rustic camping and hunting, peaceful nature walks through pristine wilderness, serene or exciting water adventures, or wildlife-watching and everything else…
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Picnics have a long and storied history, so much so that there’s both an International Picnic Day, on June 18, and a National Picnic Day, on April 23. Of course, you don’t need to wait for either of those days, especially in Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach, to stage your own perfect picnic. Whether you…
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Alycia Downs, a fifth-generation native Southwest Floridian who has spent her life on the water and who has served as the Chief Program & Development Officer for Captains for Clean Water since 2018, knows her conservation, and we're happy to present this post she wrote, focusing on sustainable…
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Punta Gorda parks, alongside the many independent restaurants and tons of fun events and attractions in the area, are a major reason this historical little city is so beautiful and fun to explore. There are a whopping 19 parks covering more than 100 acres of prime real estate, and all of them have…
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We appreciate our natural areas and our wildlife. Catching a glimpse of a manatee, an alligator, a sea turtle, a dolphin or three, or a bobcat or Florida panther (if you’re very lucky) can be exciting, and the sheer variety of birds in the area is endlessly entertaining for regular folks and richly…
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Few things soothe the soul like time spent outdoors in Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach. Whether you're a bird watcher, angler, hiker, camper, or target-shooting enthusiast, you can get your nature fix by venturing just five miles southeast of downtown Punta Gorda to Babcock/Webb Wildlife Management…
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