Lake County Vacation Guide

Parks & Recreation - 14Trail adventurers & naturalists can rejoice with a bounty of preserves & parksWith nearly 100 parks in thearea, Lake County is blessed withmany wide-open spaces for restand relaxation.Some of the larger parks in thearea include one national forest,one state forest, one state preserveand three state parks. Many ofthese parks offer extensive trailsystems for hikers and horsebackriders as well as many otherrecreational opportunities.But there’s more than meets theeye at these expansive preserves.Bird watching is a popular activity in Lake County as the area features more than200 different species. For more information on bird-watching, visit the Lake CountyWelcome Center, 20763 U.S. Highway 27, Groveland, call (800) 430-LAKEor log on to www.lakecountyfl.com, keyword: bird watching.Keep a sharp lookout and youmight spot a rare WhoopingCrane, Bald Eagle or FloridaScrub-jay. From bird watching towildflower spotting, the collectionof natural lands in Lake Countyoffers diverse ecosystems for aunique assortment of wild animalsand plants.Equestrian activities areplentiful in Lake Countytoo. With a full range