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Lake Hollingsworth spans 354 acres and is a highly popular reservoir for biking, walking, and running. The approximately 3-mile trail encircling it offers magnificent views of the water from all angles. At times, this area becomes filled with birds, creating a truly unique sight.

The Scrub Jay Trail gets its name from one of the rarest birds in the state: the Scrub Jay. This bird is a Florida native and can regularly be spotted here in Lake Wales Ridge State Forest. The trail itself is well-kept and passes by a number of wetland and marshy areas.

There are more than 13 miles of trail to enjoy in this state park, but that's not all: You can also camp, boat, fish and canoe here, and it's a popular place for stargazing. But the most interesting thing you might see here is a historical reenactment of 19th-century Florida cow hunters. Yes, you read that correctly.

This trail is one of four loop trails within the Tiger Creek Preserve. The relatively new trail follows high bluffs along Tiger Creek and also traverses the longleaf pine sandhill in the preserve.

The grassy wetland trails at Marshall Hampton Reserve are great for trail running. The most popular path in the park circles the reservoir, but there are a few other out-and-back paths that you can run on. Keep your eyes peeled for wildlife, and be aware that some alligators call the pond home!

The Bok Tower, a tall Carillon-tower was built in 1921 by Edward W. Bok, editor of the magazine The Ladies Home Journal, along with the surrounding gardens as a bird sanctuary on Floridas highest point to protect the land from being developed. Today, Bok Tower Gardens is a popular spot for recreation and to visit the museum and the beautiful vegetation.

The Circle B Bar Reserve is a haven for different bird and plant species. The trails on the property are classic Florida trails with sandy paths, boardwalks, and some muddy areas. You probably won't set any PRs while running here, but you should definitely run with your camera.

At the shoreline of Lake Hancock, you will find this little wooden gazebo built over water. Take your time and keep your eyes peeled for different birds like herons and ibis.