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Disney World Orlando Vacation Rentals and Hugh Taylor Birch State ParkTake adVantage of the nature and beauty that Fort Lauderdale has to offer. While many flock to the beaches to soak up the sun, many forget to consider taking their Fort Lauderdale car rental to the national parks! On your next trip check out the Hugh Taylor Birch State Park ’ ‚„’‚ ž’‚’‚…¡‚’‚¡‚¦’ ‚„’‚¡‚’‚’‚‚¡‚‚¡’‚¡‚ a true oasis of tropical hammocks and a gift from Hugh Taylor Birch to Florida's posterity. Nestled between the Atlantic Ocean and the Intracoastal Waterway, this park is a great Fort Lauderdale car rental destination for the whole family as there is so much to see and do! You can rent a canoe and paddle along a mile-long freshwater lagoon or fish from the seawall. For the nature lovers, you can hike along two short trails and learn about local plants and wildlife while bicyclists and skaters glide along the paved park road. Beach lovers wont miss out either as there is access to the beach via the pedestrian tunnel. History of Hugh Taylor Birch State ParkIn 1893, Hugh Taylor, a prominent Chicago attorney, came to south Florida in search of a secluded area for his home. He settled in a small village called Fort Lauderdale that included a store, a few houses and the remains of the old Fort Lauderdale Army Post. Purchasing oceanfront property for about a dollar an acre, he eventually owned a three-and-a-half mile stretch of land along the beach. In 1940, at age 90, he built his last home here. He called his 180-acre estate Terramar, which appropriately translates to "land to sea." Wishing to preserve his subtropical paradise from the development that was springing up all around it, Birch donated his estate for use as a public park. On July 1, 1949, Hugh Taylor Birch State Recreation Area officially opened to the public. It is now an island of trees and greenery and a fun filled destination in your Fort Lauderdale car rental! When and WhereFlorida state parks are open from 8 a.m. until sundown 365 days a year, so no matter when your Fort Lauderdale car rental travels have you visiting, you don't have to worry about missing out! Hugh Taylor Birch State Park can be found on East Sunrise Blvd. off A1A. Park ActivitiesThere are many activities that you and your family and friends and do while at the park. Here are just a few things you can check out during your Fort Lauderdale Discount 15 Passenger Van Rentals visit: Picnicking: Sit back and relax under one of the several shaded picnic areas. All areas are equipped with playground equipment, pavilions. Barbecue grills are also conveniently located close to parking throughout the park. Bicycling: Bring along your bike in your Fort Lauderdale car rental and take a ride along the 1.9 miles of trail that have become very popular with bicyclers and inline skaters alike. Bird Watching: Hugh Taylor Birch State Park offers premier bird watching for novice and experts alike. The park is known for many sightings of Caribbean species as well as migratory species. Make sure to pack your camera along with you in your Fort Lauderdale car rental, because with over 200 species on the parks bird list you will want to capture every moment! Nature Trails and Guided Tours: Ranger-guided walks are provided on the Coastal Hammock Trail during the winter season. The Coastal Hammock Trail provides hikers a 20-minute leisurely walk through a native coastal strand forest ecosystem. Interpretive signs along the trail provide information about the habitat and native flora. The Exotic Trail gives a different view of the park by including many plants brought here by Mr. Birch himself. Visitor Center: The Terramar Visitor Center is Hugh Taylor Birchs home. It contains displays of the history of the area and an environmental display of this unique ecosystem. |
