Carol Beck
Although there have been many key figures in the creation and preservation of the park, one notable woman was named Carol Beck. Carol Beck was a botanist who worked in the park from 1949 until 1965 and was a woman of “firsts.” She was the first Florida Park Service Naturalist, the first female field employee, and one of the first involved with interpretation. When she hitched up an old wagon to a four-wheel drive vehicle in the 1950s and took people on guided tours in restricted areas, she launched the park’s first “tram tours.” The tours have continued and are one of the park’s most popular activities.
THIS CACHE IS LOCATED WITHIN HIGHLANDS HAMMOCK STATE PARK. THE PARK IS OPEN FROM 8AM TIL SUNSET, 365/6 DAYS A YEAR, INCLUDING ALL HOLIDAYS. THERE IS A FEE TO ENTER THE PARK.