Deer Lake State Park
The lake in the name of this park is a rare coastal dune lake. Very few exist worldwide, and this is one of the few in the United States, all of which are found along the Gulf Coast. Along its shores, and elsewhere in the park, rare plants grow, like the Gulf coast lupine, pitcher plants, spoonflower, and Curtiss' sandgrass. These, in turn, attract migratory birds and butterflies, making the park a very colorful place indeed, especially when wildflowers are in season. A boardwalk across the dunes offers easy access to the beach, where visitors can picnic, swim, and fish. It also offers a spectacular view of the dune ecosystem, one of 11 natural communities found in the park.
The lake in the name of this park is a rare coastal dune lake. Very few exist worldwide, and this is one of the few in the United States, all of which are found along the Gulf Coast. Along its shores, and elsewhere in the park, rare plants grow, like the Gulf coast lupine, pitcher plants, spoonflower, and Curtiss' sandgrass. These, in turn, attract migratory birds and butterflies, making the park a very colorful place indeed, especially when wildflowers are in season. A boardwalk across the dunes offers easy access to the beach, where visitors can picnic, swim, and fish. It also offers a spectacular view of the dune ecosystem, one of 11 natural communities found in the park.
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