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| Kissimmee Prairie Preserve State Park | |
| Kissimmee Prairie Preserve State Park is located approximately 25 miles north of Okeechobee, off US 441. It is a breathtaking expanse of infinite grassland. Kissimmee Prairie is a land dominated by the great blue sky. Part of the Everglades headwaters, the preserve protects the largest remaining tract of Florida dry prairie, an ecosystem shaped by cycles of flooding and fire. | |
| Lake Okeechobee Park | |
| Lake Okeechobee is the largest freshwater lake in Florida. It covers an area of approximately 730 square miles (1,890 square kilometers). The lake is a vital component of Florida's water management system, serving as a reservoir for water storage and playing a crucial role in flood control, agricultural irrigation, and maintaining the health of the surrounding ecosystems. | |
