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Permission
is granted to come aboard one of the
world's two largest covered air boats, the "Myakka Maiden," or the
"Gator Gal"
for a scenic cruise on the Upper Myakka Lake.
Discover
what
makes the Myakka unique among America's freshwater lakes. Hear
intriguing
stories about the alligator, anhinga, and sandhill crane as you become
acquainted with the variety of creatures that make their home here.
These
air-powered vessels venture into the shallow, grassy areas where
traditional
crafts of such size wouldn't dare to go. The leisurely ride is so safe
and
smooth you'll have no problem taking photographs to bring home.
You
don't have to "rough it" to take the special
"Tram Safari" into the back country of Myakka River State Park.
Discover what life in old Florida was like as you see it through the
eyes of
the early settlers.
Learn to
detect clues of the presence of resident
wildlife
as you pass through shady hammocks, majestic pine flat woods, fertile
marshes
and sunny prairies.
If you want to gain an understanding of the
intricate
workings of a natural ecosystem in progress, you have to experience it
for
yourself.
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Carbon Fiber Prop on the Gator Gal - Photo by
Mike Sweet
Learn about
Florida flora and fauna by taking the one-hour narrated tour aboard the
"world's largest
air boat" to see 'gators' in the wild, or take the land tour which is a
one-hour tram ride through Myakka River State
Park.
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