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Junior Ranger Summer Camp Registration Is Now Closed
Due to an overwhelming response all summer camps are now full. No more applications will be accepted. More »
An Epic Journey into the New World
In May 1539, Conquistador Hernando de Soto’s army of soldiers, hired mercenaries, craftsmen and clergy made landfall in Tampa Bay. They were met with fierce resistance of indigenous people protecting their homelands. De Soto’s quest for glory and gold would be a four year, four thousand mile odyssey of intrigue, warfare, disease, and discovery that would form the history of the United States.
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Ranger Led Kayak Tours
Saturday & Sundays April 27 through October 20. Come out and experience the park in a diffrent way. We supply all equipment RSVP at 941-792-0458 Free!
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De Soto Youth Advisory Council
De Soto's YAC is a opportunity for area High School Students to shape the future of their National Parks. Join now and earn valuable experience.
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New Social Media Sites
Come and get the newest up to date information from De Soto National Memorial's Social Media sites.
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Did You Know?
Hernando de Soto invested all he had in his 1539 expedition to Florida that ultimately covered 4,000 miles of what is now the Southeastern United States. During the four year expedition he found no rich empire to conquer, but he lost both his fortune and his life. Visit De Soto National Memorial. More...