Jen: "What is it?"
Andy: "It's a preying mantis."
Jen: "What's it praying for?"
Stack: "Little kids lost in the woods."
– Monster Island
Cache is accessible via the main park road. No need to bushwack through grass. Go slightly south to enter open canopy, and then approach cache from behind.
Myakka River State Park is one of Florida's oldest and largest state parks popular for hiking, fishing, camping and wildlife observation. If you are going out on the trails, bring plenty of water, bug repellent and sunscreen. Cell phone coverage is unreliable, so a trail map and GPS are highly recommended. Depending on the season, the trails may be wet. To avoid an unpleasant wildlife encounter, watch where you put your hands and feet.
Park Entrance Fees as of January 2019 are:
• Vehicle (2-8 people): $6.00
• Vehicle (1 person): $4.00
• Extra passengers: $2.00
• Motorcycle: $4.00
• Pedestrians & bicyclists: $2.00
Placed with permission of Park Manager Steve Giguere.