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John Pennekamp
T he first undersea park in the U.S., John that bring most visitors to the park. Many en- short trails, picnicking, or swimming at the
Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park en- joy the view of the reef from a glass-bottom beach. The Visitor Center has a 30,000-gallon
compasses approximately 70 nautical square boat tour, but visitors can get a closer look saltwater aquarium and nature videos are
miles. While the mangrove swamps and by scuba diving or snorkeling. Canoeing shown in its theater. Full-facility and Youth/
tropical hammocks in the park’s upland ar- and kayaking through the park’s waters are Group campsites are available. Beach wheel-
eas offer visitors a unique experience, it is the popular activities; fishing is permitted in des- chairs are available without cost.
coral reefs and their associated marine life ignated areas. Visitors can enjoy walking on
