Happy World Bicycle Day! Celebrated on June 3rd, World Bicycle Day recognizes the bike as a simple, affordable, and environmentally friendly means of transportation. As many of us know, biking at Myakka is good for the body, mind and soul. And, as a low-impact form of transportation, biking is good for Myakka's delicate ecosystems and infrastructure too! Do YOU bike Myakka? If so, where is your favorite area to bike in the park? Photo: Miri Hardy #KeepFLWild #WorldBicycleDay #biketherealflorida #bikemyakka #sarasota #FLStateParks (fb)

"Where flowers bloom, so does hope.” —Lady Bird Johnson Memorial Day is a great opportunity to reset and rewind in nature, while reflecting on the true meaning of today's namesake day; remembering, honoring and mourning the U.S. military personnel who died while serving in the United States Armed Forces. And to encourage us all to enjoy the Real Florida, in commemoration of the holiday, admission to Florida State Parks, including our beautiful Myakka River State Park, is FREE today, Memorial Day, Monday, May 26th. #homeofthefreebecauseofthebrave #therealflorida #sharingmyakkasmagic #MemorialDay #sarasota Florida State Parks Florida State Parks Foundation Photo: Miri Hardy (fb)