Nature and Outdoors

Connecting You with More Nature

From the air, Florida’s Space Coast shows off its many lakes and meandering waterways, luscious green forests and exotic wetlands. The geography is stunning from the 72 miles of Atlantic Ocean beaches to the world famous Indian River Lagoon. Outdoor enthusiasts have 20,000 acres of freshwater rivers and lakes bordered by approximately 170,000 acres of wetlands to explore by foot or boat. Located where temperate and sub-tropical climate zones meet, visitors can find animals and plants on the Space Coast that are found nowhere else on earth.

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Beaches

$39 Million Beach Restoration Project Protects Wildlife While Protecting Way of Life

$39 Million Beach Restoration Project Protects Wildlife While Protecting Way of Life. Beach restoration on Florida’s Space Coast began as an effort to protect the 72-mile-long coastline from threats posed by beach erosion and storms. Today, the project is receiving national recognition for creating healthy habitats for coastal wildlife and...

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