1. Hike Shired Island beach. See shorebirds, crabs, mudflats and coastal hammocks.

2. Drive or bike the unpaved 9-mile Dixie Mainline. Hike the Natural Pine Forest trail near CR 357.

3. Visit the fishing pier at the end of Salt Creek Road (ADA accessible). While there, walk the Loop Trail for beautiful vistas.

4. Paddle the Lock and Shingle Creek Loop. Small motor boats can also make the journey.

5. Walk the 1-mile River Trail to see the Suwannee River or the longer Tram Ridge Loop.

6. Watch thousands of bats emerge from the bat house around sunset. Also look for hawks hunting bats.

7. Drive or bike the 9-mile unpaved Nature Drive. Look for swallow-tailed kites in the summer.

8. Walk/drive Barnett Creek road, note the change from woods to marsh. Hike the 3-mile Barnett Creek Loop.

9. Shell Mound has many options– fish, birdwatch, or hike the archaeological trail and the Dennis Creek Trail.

10. Rent a kayak, boat, or catch a shuttle to Atsena Otie Key. Enjoy the beach, nature trail and historic cemetery.