Lake Okeechobee
863-983-7979

Lake Okeechobee Scenic Trail LOST
863-983-7979

STA 5
1-800-749-4466
 
 
The second largest freshwater lake in the contiguous United States is Lake Okeechobee. The fishing’s great here with largemouth bass, catfish, speckled perch, blue gills and shell crackers. 
Get LOST along 110 miles of hiking trail that encircles “Lake O” – The second largest freshwater lake in the contiguous United States. Designated as part of the Florida National Scenic Trail in 1993, more than half of the trail is paved, and the remainder consists of a two-track gravel roadway on top of the 35-foot-high Herbert Hoover Dike. There are numerous locations for access by hikers and bikers, as well as equestrians.
In partnership with Hendry-Glades Audubon, the South Florida Water Management District offers escorted birding tours at the South Florida Birding Trail. STA5 is ranked one of the best bird watching areas in the country.
 
 
     
 

Great Florida Birding Trail

Dinner Island Ranch

Spirt of the Wild
  
 
The Great Florida Birding and Wildlife Trail (GFBWT) is a program of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. At its core is a network of nearly 500 sites throughout Florida selected for their excellent bird watching, wildlife viewing or educational opportunities. This 2,000-mile, self-guided highway trail is designed to conserve and enhance Florida's wildlife habitats by promoting bird watching and wildlife viewing activities, conservation education and economic opportunity.
Larger acreage and mix of wetlands and uplands create outstanding wildlife viewing. Part of the Great Florida Birding Trail offers fishing, hiking, cycling, camping, hunting, horseback riding and scenic driving.
This is an excellent area to view wildlife year-round. This area is part of the Great Florida Birding Trail and offers fishing, hiking, biking, horseback riding and scenic driving.
 
 
     
 

Okaloacoochee Slough State Forest
Florida Division of Forestry
850/ 488-4274

Stargazing
 
 
Encompassing nearly 35,000 acres mostly in Hendry County, the slough extends northward to the Caloosahatchee River and southward about 50 miles into Big Cypress Swamp. There are 39 miles of trails open for wildlife viewing, hiking, non-motorized biking, and horseback riding. It is also designated as part of the Great Florida Birding Trail and host the annual Big “O” Birding Festival in March.
Starry, starry nights. You don’t need a telescope to stargaze around Lake O, just good weather. Walk out on the dike and you’ll see thousands of stars.
 
 
 
   
   
 
Annual frolics, local foods with lots of color, contests of all shapes and sizes, music of the region and the culture are all part of Hendry County festivals.

Click to learn more about these annually anticipated events.
God’s creations in the air, on the land and in the sea are amazing as you travel through Hendry County.

Click to learn where to see them at their most colorful, bountiful and majestical.
 
     

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