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Big Cypress National Preserve
Florida Trail from U.S. 41 to I-75 Reopened
 

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Date: June 4, 2007
Contact: Bob DeGross, 239-695-1107

As of Monday, June 4, 2007, Pedro Ramos, Acting Superintendent, Big Cypress National Preserve, announced that the Florida Trail from U.S. 41 north to Interstate 75 is reopened to hiking traffic. Additionally, all areas of the Preserve south of Interstate 75 within the Addition Lands have reopened.

The Florida Trail remains closed in areas north of Interstate 75 to the northern boundary of the Preserve due to firefighting activities.

The closure related to recreational access into all areas of the Preserve north of I-75 remains in place until further notice.

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Alligator in the swamp.  

Did You Know?
Feeding alligators creates nuisance alligators. Every year alligators that have been fed by visitors begin to lose their fear of humans. If these animals become aggresive they are killed to insure visitor safety. To avoid this tragic end for these unique animals DO NOT FEED THEM.

Last Updated: June 04, 2007 at 16:18 EST