San Marcos de Apalache Historic State Park

Bird's eye view of the park

The Refuge was established in 1931 to provide wintering habitat for migratory
birds. It is one of the oldest refuges in the National Wildlife Refuge System.
It encompasses over 83,000+ acres spread out between Wakulla, Jefferson, and
Taylor counties, and includes about 43 miles along the Gulf Coast of northwest
Florida.

The Refuge includes coastal marshes, islands, tidal creeks and estuaries of
seven north Florida rivers, and is home to a diverse community of plant and
animal life. The Refuge also has strong ties to a rich cultural past, and is
home to the St. Marks Lighthouse, which was built in 1842 (current tower) and
is still in use today.

Over 17,000 acres are protected under the Federal Wilderness Act.

Longleaf Pine Land Management Research and Demonstration Area;

Globally Important Bird Area

Outstanding Florida Waters

Class 1 Air Quality area

The Refuge was established in 1931 to provide wintering habitat for migratory birds. It is one of the oldest refuges in the National Wildlife Refuge System. It encompasses over 83,000+ acres spread out between Wakulla, Jefferson, and Taylor counties, and includes about 43 miles along the Gulf Coast of northwest Florida.The Refuge includes coastal marshes, islands, tidal creeks and estuaries of seven north Florida rivers, and is home to a diverse community of plant and animal life. The Refuge also has strong ties to a rich cultural past, and is home to the St. Marks Lighthouse, which was built in 1842 (current tower) and is still in use today.Over 17,000 acres are protected under the Federal Wilderness Act.Longleaf Pine Land Management Research and Demonstration Area;Globally Important Bird AreaOutstanding Florida WatersClass 1 Air Quality area

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