For those who bring or rent kayaks or paddleboards (available for around $25-40 for a half-day rental from nearby outfitters), the canals become navigable adventures where you can observe herons ...

The Ridge Scenic Highway offers breathtaking elevated vistas rare in Florida for just your gas money. Nearby Lake Kissimmee State Park showcases pristine Florida wilderness for only $5 per vehicle.

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