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great view of the lake that feeds the Everglades National Park

water reservoir for the Everglades National Park and the largest lake in Florida

Okeechobee is a small town on the shore of a big lake. In fact the name Okeechobee comes from two Seminole words "Oki" meaning big and "Chubi" meaning water. Though it's a quiet place now the area was at the epicenter of the Second Seminole War where the Native Seminoles and their allies fought to remain on their ancestral lands. Currently the site of the battlefield is a State Park and a reenactment is held annually to raise funds for the park.

Hike along the Herbert Hoover Dike, a 143-mile earthen dam going around Lake Okeechobee and out to the Kissimmee-Okeechobee-Everglades system. This dam, designed to reduce flooding in south Florida, has had over $870 million in safety improvements since 2001. The best views of Lake Okeechobee can be seen from here.

Hike along the Herbert Hoover Dike, a 143-mile earthen dam going around Lake Okeechobee and out to the Kissimmee-Okeechobee-Everglades system. The Lake Okeechobee Scenic Trail (LOST) circles Lake Okeechobee, spanning 110 miles. This trail was designated as part of the Florida National Scenic Trail in 1993, and more than half of it is now paved.

Nubbin Slough Trailhead and Boat Launch is a great place to park and begin an adventure, whether it's dropping your boat and getting out on Lake Okeechobee, taking a hike on the Okeechobee Scenic Trail, or checking out Nubbin Slough. Be sure to take a look into the water, as manatees can be spotted here during the right season.

This observation deck and pavilion in Lake Okeechobee Park, just outside of the town of Okeechobee, provides fantastic views over the lake. The name "Okeechobee" comes from two Hitchiti words: "oki" (water) and "chubi" (big), meaning "big water." It's easy to see how it got its name; the lake spans over 730 miles and is Florida's largest freshwater lake.

Lakeside Ranch Stormwater Treatment Area significantly aids in restoring the Lake Okeechobee watershed by enhancing water quality. Spanning 2,700 acres, it treats stormwater runoff from the Taylor Creek and Nubbin Slough basins before it enters the lake. This area is open for hiking, cycling, and wildlife viewing. Visitors can access levees on foot or by bike. Amenities include parking, restrooms, informational kiosks, signage, and picnic shelters along the levee trails, providing a scenic and educational spot for outdoor activities.