20의 오키초비 카운티가지 명소 & 주요 장소

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.

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.

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.

The Military Trail is a dirt road stretching east to west across Kissimmee Prairie Preserve State Park. This trail, primarily composed of "sugar sand," offers a great opportunity to explore the park's scenic landscapes, wetlands, and more while on a wide, flat path.

Visit the Kissimmee Prairie Preserve State Park Welcome Center in this 45,000-acre preserve. There are clean bathrooms, a picnic area with tables and rocking chairs, and a nice office. The park features small campsites with bathrooms and is teeming with wildlife. Enjoy spotting gators and birds, and feel free to chat with the helpful and pleasant staff.