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Saint Vincent National Wildlife Refuge, Apalachicola

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Saint Vincent National Wildlife Refuge

Apalachicola, FL
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Ranked #10 of 12 attractions in Apalachicola
4.5 of 5 stars 5 Reviews
Description: This barrier island is located in Florida's Apalachicola Bay.
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“Amazing, but a few tips...”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2013 via mobile

This island is amazing, however, we didn't take full advantage of it. Most of the cool wildlife as we found out after our trip, is located on the east end of the island, not the west. Try to find a ferry that goes to the east side, as your hike will be more interesting, and you won't have to pay... More

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Columbus, Georgia
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“Wilderness ala carte”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 January 2013

Learning the history of this island is really a snake oil tale. From the native wildlife (gators, eagles, deer, wild hogs) to the much more exotic Sambar deer, you will see the natural state. A real treat. For any outdoor lover. Carry everything you need and carry it out again. There are no retail stores here!

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“worth a visit”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 February 2012

The interpretive center at Scipio Creek has limited hours so call ahead. It isn't easy to get to the island but a visit is well worth the trouble. Take everything you need. There are NO amenities.

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Glen Mills, Pennsylvania
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“Sounded nice, but disappointing”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 January 2012

I went on a guided tour that is given monthly. I was taken to the island park via boat shuttle ($10 for roundtrip). The island supposedly has multitudes of wildlife--alligators, 2 kinds of deer, feral hogs, birds, snakes, amphibians. I thought we would see lots of wildlife, since we would be traversing the 9 mile length of the island. Other... More

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allentown pa
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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“beautiful.”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 October 2011

Crystal clear water. Beautiful beach. Hiking trails, biking, Something for everyone.

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