This park is an education center and information center as well. We spoke with Peter who is a ranger at the park and is from Florida. He is extremely knowledgeable about the areas in and around the park. He answered all of our questions and gave us a lot of information.
There is so much to do here. We hiked a little bit due to the HOT temperatures, make sure to bring plenty of water! The views were gorgeous, the plants and rocks were spectacular. We were glad to stumble upon this place.
Many trails for all levels of people. What ever your experience level and fitness level there is a trail for you. Ask the ranger to give you advice. He or she will do a great job.
If you have children check out the education series that are offered all year long. There is even Movies in the Park. Wall-E is next week. We may take that in, even though we don't have children! There is also a planet exploration day. We will attend next time too.
I heard from Peter that Moonlight Walks will be back as well. When it gets cooler!
Not into hiking? You can take a drive in air conditioned comfort to check out the views. I highly recommend getting out of the vehicle and taking in the views from one of the MANY viewing sites they have set up.
We can't wait for it to get cooler and take in more trails without the sweltering heat, but the higher you go the cooler it gets. Today there was a breeze too which helped.
Take more water than you need. Don't be that person who has to call for rescue! But if you get in trouble better to call than not!