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Explore the largest old-growth bald cypress forest in North America on a 2.25-mile boardwalk trail. See alligators, otters, birds, and more at this 70-year-old wetland conservation site.
- About Corkscrew's Boardwalk
The story of how Corkscrew Swamp became a sanctuary is one...
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Thank you for visiting Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary! The Blair...
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Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary provides programs and field trips...
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Audubon's Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary protects approximately...
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- Corkscrew's Ghost Orchid
The "Super" ghost orchid on August 12, 2023. Photo: R J...
- About Corkscrew's Boardwalk
Explore the largest, old-growth, bald cypress forest in North America on a 2.25-mile boardwalk through diverse habitats. Learn about the wildlife, plants, and conservation efforts at the Blair Visitor Center and join guided tours on Sundays.
Learn about the history, ecology, and wildlife of Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary, a 13,000-acre wetland in Southwest Florida. The sanctuary protects the largest remaining virgin bald cypress forest and the largest Wood Stork rookery in the nation.
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Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary is a 13,000-acre Preserve. The Sanctuary is open 7 days a week from 8 am to 3 pm with the last admission at 1:00 pm. Hours are extended in the winter season. Be sure to reserve your ticket online. Visitors will find a gentle, pristine wilderness that dates back more than 500 years.
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- 375 Sanctuary Rd, Naples, 34120-4865, Florida
Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary is located northeast of Naples, Florida, in Collier County. It is at the end of Sanctuary Road West, north of Immokalee Road (County Road 846), approximately 15 miles east of Exit 111 on I-75. Visible, brown informational signs along Immokalee Road assist in finding the Sanctuary.
Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary is a National Audubon Society sanctuary located in southwest Florida, north of Naples, Florida and east of Bonita Springs, in the United States.The sanctuary was established to protect one of the largest remaining stands of bald cypress (Taxodium distichum) and pond cypress (T. ascendens) in North America from extensive logging that was ongoing throughout the 1940s ...
Sep 18, 2015 · Explore the world's largest remaining stand of virgin old-growth bald cypress forest on a 2.25-mile boardwalk. Learn about the rare ghost orchid, birdwatch, and enjoy guided tours, events, and activities at this National Audubon Society preserve.
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