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Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve is a natural area that has been preserved for future generations. It’s home to many different species of plants and animals, including alligators. There are plenty of opportunities to explore this beautiful preserve, from hiking trails, biking paths, and kayaking adventures. Visitors around Fort Myers will also enjoy the variety of educational programs offered by our staff at the Nature Center – from bird watching to fishing classes!
There are many reasons you should visit this place, including:
Have Fun with Friends and Family
If you’re looking for a day of outdoor fun with your family and friends, Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve has got you covered. There are several trails available on the preserve that can accommodate many different types of hikers or bikers – from those just starting out to more experienced trailblazers! The biking paths at this place have been designated as some of the best in Florida by bike enthusiasts. In addition, there is an area perfect for kayaking adventures on Cypress Creek, which guides visitors along undeveloped parkland filled with wildlife. You will even find sites along these waterways where alligators can be seen sunning themselves near the water’s surface! Take part in one of our educational programs offered at the Nature Center.
Nature at Its Best
This place is a great spot to enjoy the Florida outdoors. Visitors will have plenty of opportunities for wildlife viewing and outdoor fun at Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve, including kayaking on Cypress Creek – where alligators can sometimes be seen sunning themselves along waterways! Take part in one of our educational programs offered at the Nature Center from bird watching to fishing classes!
Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve has been preserved as natural area that has been set aside for future generations. This place is home to many different species of plants and animals, such as alligators. There are several trails available here so you can hike or bike with your family or friends. In addition, there’s an area perfect foraking adventures on Cypress Creek, which guides visitors along undeveloped parkland filled with wildlife. You will also find sites along these waterways where alligators can be seen sunning themselves near the water’s surface! Take part in one of our educational programs offered at the Nature Center from bird watching to fishing classes!
Learn some History
This is one of the best places to learn about the history of Fort Myers and Six Mile Cypress Slough. The preserve has a rich past, which is evident in some of the buildings included on the National Register of Historic Places (Six Chimney House & Miller/Knox Cabin). Take part in one of our environmental education programs offered at the Nature Center from bird watching to fishing classes!