Florida State Parks are great settings for popular outdoor activities like walking, swimming and bicycling. However, there are some surprising things you can do in a state park. We created a list to guide you to unique opportunities that many wouldn't expect to find in a state park. Take a look and share this insider scoop with a friend.

Thousands of Girl Scouts across America put on their scout vests and made the trek to their nearest state park for Girl Scouts Love State Parks weekend. The Florida Park Service partnered with Girl Scouts of the USA and the National Association of State Park Directors to host the first-ever Girl Scouts Love State Parks weekend on July 13-14.

Recently, about 70 visitors gathered in the front of the Lodge to learn about the Chimney Swifts and watch their aerial dance as they entered the chimney to roost for the evening.

Ralph Middleton Munroe, a widower from Staten Island and first Commodore of the Biscayne Bay Yacht Club, initially designed his home as a simple bungalow and named it "The Barnacle" because he thought the shape of the roof resembled one.

The Great Miami Hurricane of 1926 destroyed the original Boathouse and its contents. Devastated by the loss of his life’s work, Munroe examined how the forces of the storm led to the building’s collapse, and he used what he learned when he rebuilt later the same year.

This secluded group of islands is perfect for reconnecting with nature. See what adventures await you at Cockroach Bay Preserve State Park.

Experience the tranquility of nature at this small park. Fishing, hiking and kayaking are a great way to spend your day at Terra Ceia Preserve State Park.

The Temple and Prine Burial Mounds give insight into the lives of the Native American tribe that lived on the land centuries ago.

Whether you are looking to exercise outdoors and get “park fit,” take a bike ride or just casually explore the park, the East Coast Greenway has something for everyone.

The pier is located at the north and south sides of the mouth of Tampa Bay providing a saltwater fishing experience that you won’t soon forget. Some of the most popular species found while fishing at this pier include snook, tarpon, grouper, black sea bass, Spanish mackerel, king mackerel, cobia, sheepshead, red snapper and pompano.