"Considered Fort Lauderdale’s “Central Park,” this park stretches from the beach to the Intracoastal Waterway with walking and bicycling paths and dual water views; as part of the Great Florida Birding Trail I’ve spotted dozens of species (the park reports more than 250), plus gopher tortoises, butterflies, and hundreds of raccoons—so I’m careful not to share snacks since those charming bandits are known to swipe sandwiches and even wallets." - Laine Doss