Caladesi Island
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Separated from Honeymoon Island by a monster hurricane in the 1920s, Caladesi is reachable only by boat. A ferry runs over from Honeymoon State Park in Dunedin for those without a boat of their own. Posts mark out a safe pass through the shoals and birds of all kinds sit on these and watch people pass.
There are some decent-length trails on the island that pass through sandy areas of palmetto and cabbage palms. Towards the south, these give way to wooded areas carpeted by pine needles. While there, see the twin pine, which is a large tree with two trunks joined by a saddle-like structure that people apparently like to photograph themselves in.
Along with Honeymoon Island, Caladesi is known for the large numbers of beautiful shells that wash up on its shores. It is a major destination for collectors.
The island is equipped with restrooms, changing stations, and a concession stand as well as some great picnic areas and pavilions.
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There are some decent-length trails on the island that pass through sandy areas of palmetto and cabbage palms. Towards the south, these give way to wooded areas carpeted by pine needles. While there, see the twin pine, which is a large tree with two trunks joined by a saddle-like structure that people apparently like to photograph themselves in.
Along with Honeymoon Island, Caladesi is known for the large numbers of beautiful shells that wash up on its shores. It is a major destination for collectors.
The island is equipped with restrooms, changing stations, and a concession stand as well as some great picnic areas and pavilions.
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Written by Daniel Noe