Eco Exploration SLC HIKES Explore the great outdoors on St. Lucie County's Nature Preserves and register for one of the guided nature programs. What's more? All hikes are FREE! www.SLChikes.org BOTANICAL GARDENS Heathcote Botanical Gardens and Port St. Lucie Botanical Gardens offer serene outdoor exploration with diverse plant collections and peaceful garden settings. www.HeathcoteBotanicalGardens.org and www.PSLBG.org SOUTHERN STYLE AIRBOAT TOURS Craving adventure? Hop on Captain Rick's 6-seat airboat & explore Old Florida on the St. Lucie River. Feel the wind in your face while you spot alligators, otters, turtles and other animals that inhabit this breathtaking waterway. www.AirboatRides.tours 32 VISIT ST. LUCIE INSPIRATION GUIDE 2024 VISITSTLUCIE.COM 3. TAKE A HIKE ON THE WILD SIDE If you're a land adventurer at heart, lace up your hiking shoes and hit the trails! Fort Pierce and Port St. Lucie offer a variety of hiking options, from leisurely strolls to more challenging treks. Spruce Bluff Preserve boasts a network of scenic trails through pristine wilderness, while the Savannas Preserve State Park offers a unique landscape of wetlands and uplands. These trails provide an opportunity to connect with nature and observe the region's diverse plant and animal life.http://www.SLChikes.org http://www.HeathcoteBotanicalGardens.org http://www.PSLBG.org http://www.AirboatRides.tours http://www.VISITSTLUCIE.COM