A Visitor’s Guide to Jonathan Dickinson State Park

Nonfiction, Travel, Lodging & Restaurant Guides, Parks & Campgrounds
Cover of the book A Visitor’s Guide to Jonathan Dickinson State Park by James D. Snyder, Friends of Jonathan Dickinson State Park
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Author: James D. Snyder ISBN: 9781618500298
Publisher: Friends of Jonathan Dickinson State Park Publication: December 30, 2013
Imprint: Language: English
Author: James D. Snyder
ISBN: 9781618500298
Publisher: Friends of Jonathan Dickinson State Park
Publication: December 30, 2013
Imprint:
Language: English

Chapter 1 highlights the rich history of the area in and surrounding the park, from the Native Americans who first settled there 5,000 years ago, to the Seminole era of the nineteen hundreds, to the secret radar training base that sprawled within during the World War II years. Also: the story of Trapper Nelson, the legendary recluse whose camp is now one of the park's main attractions. Chapter 2 identifies the eight distinctly different ecological systems within the park and includes photos and descriptions of their plants and wildlife. Chapter 3 describes the many activities available to visitors, including bike trails, "Hobe Mountain" Tower, the many hiking trails, boating and overnight camping facilities. Chapter 4 offers a ranger's perspective of the many challenges involved in the struggle to maintain a wild and scenic park. Examples are controlling invasive species, preserving native species, combatting "people pollution, enduring natural calamities and preserving cultural and archeological sites.

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Chapter 1 highlights the rich history of the area in and surrounding the park, from the Native Americans who first settled there 5,000 years ago, to the Seminole era of the nineteen hundreds, to the secret radar training base that sprawled within during the World War II years. Also: the story of Trapper Nelson, the legendary recluse whose camp is now one of the park's main attractions. Chapter 2 identifies the eight distinctly different ecological systems within the park and includes photos and descriptions of their plants and wildlife. Chapter 3 describes the many activities available to visitors, including bike trails, "Hobe Mountain" Tower, the many hiking trails, boating and overnight camping facilities. Chapter 4 offers a ranger's perspective of the many challenges involved in the struggle to maintain a wild and scenic park. Examples are controlling invasive species, preserving native species, combatting "people pollution, enduring natural calamities and preserving cultural and archeological sites.

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