Scotty’s Cove Conservation Area in Kissimmee
A lot of people traveling to Central Florida immediately think of our world famous theme parks as the place they’d like to hang out when they’re on vacation but there is another side to the area. Central Florida is blessed with some large natural lakes that bring nature right to the doorstep of many travelers. Unfortunately, many don’t pause to take it all in!
If only they knew that just a few moments away is the chance to see the real side of Florida. One when nature provides a stunning backdrop to the modern day hustle and bustle of everyday life. A vacation should be more than doing the latest rides at Walt Disney World or Universal Orlando. It should be about a rejuvenation of the body, mind and soul. That’s why we love to bring you news of the other side of life in our neck of the woods.
One such example of that is Scotty’s Cove Conservation Area that reopened to the public this morning. It’s located approximately 15 to 20 minutes away from Florida Leisure’s vacation homes and is a wonderful place to go to pass the odd hour or two.
The area has a history and today, it saw a rebirth after the devastating hurricanes of 2004 obliterated the area. Once the sit of an 80 slip marina and restaurant, it is now the launching point for water-borne fun and adventure. It’s here you can take a kayak or canoe and enjoy floating around Lake Toho taking in all the nature as you travel.
The site hosts iconic flora and fauna such as mesic oak flatwoods, a bald cypress stand and a fresh water marsh wetlands that are home to osprey, limpkin, sandhill cranes, great blue heron, anhinga, songbirds and red belly turtles.
Scotty’s Cover Conservation Area was purchased in January 2002 through a partnership with Florida Communities Trust. It is now a great place to hang out or if you’re feeling energetic, take advantage of some of the fitness equipment located at the park.
Scotty’s Cove is located at 1570 Parsons Road in Kissimmee, 34744. It’s a short journey from US 192 to Partin Settlement Road. Then turn right on Neptune Road and then make another right on King’s Highway. travel approximately two miles and turn right into Pine Island Road. Scotty’s Road is the second right and then you turn right onto Parsons Road where you’ll see the park entrance on the right.
It’s all totally free and you’ll see nature at it’s finest. Go enjoy!
More photos are at www.FloridaleisurePhotography.com and here’s some video from the official opening this morning:
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