Dogs are allowed at Myakka River State Park and its campgrounds, but they must be kept on a leash no longer than six feet when outside your vehicle. No dogs allowed, though, in the cabins.

But back when Myakka River State Park was just one massive ... Book a spot in one of the park’s five log cabins. Built in the 1930s by Civilian Conservation Corps workers employed through ...

Evie Carrick is a writer and editor who’s lived in five countries and visited well over 50. She now splits her time between Colorado and Paris, ensuring she doesn't have to live without skiing ...

Despite its size, this beautiful state park is criminally underrated, with few people outside of Florida even recognizing the name. With wildlife tours, cabins ... lies Myakka River State Park ...

A viral social media post of a fire at Myakka River State Park is raising questions about why a prescribed burn happened during drought conditions. [ Times (2008) ] A viral social media post of ...

Roaming the sprawling Myakka River State Park means potentially going miles without seeing another person, but the desire for peace and quiet away from the hustle and bustle of Sarasota or ...

At Myakka River State Park, which was struck by tremendous flooding, many areas are still submerged in water. And Nathan Benderson Park in Sarasota is also still cleaning up after the storm.

Considered one of Florida's oldest and largest state parks, Myakka River State Park stretches across 58 square miles of wetlands, hammocks, pinelands and prairies. The area also features a river ...

Myakka River State Park teems with unique wildlife and ample outdoor activities. When most people think of the Sarasota, Florida area, beaches usually come to mind—the beautiful white-sand ...