Naples' year-round sunny weather is perfect for exploring the outdoors. Despite being in one of the fastest growing areas in the country, Naples and surrounding Collier County still maintains many of its natural features and attractions.

In addition to the sandy white beaches for which Naples is famous, Southwest Florida's Gulf Coast is home to a massive ecosystem. Rent a kayak or a canoe for a day and explore all of the pristine bays, inlets, estuaries, and mangrove forests that house our many natural resources.

You might also consider taking an airboat ride through the Florida Everglades, the largest subtropical wilderness in the United States. You'll be able to see firsthand the indigenous wildlife and plant life that make this internationally famous area so important to the environment.

Closer to Naples proper are a variety of natural preserves and nature centers. The Conservancy of Naples, an organization devoted to protecting Southwest Florida's natural resources, operates two nature centers: The Naples Nature Center and the Briggs Nature Center. Both offer programs designed to educate visitors about Southwest Florida's delicate ecosystem, the Everglades, and more.

Other natural preserves include Big Cypress Preserve, Fakahatchee Strand Preserve State Park and Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary. Each park offers visitors a unique opportunity to see rare plant, animal, and bird species, all indigenous to Southwest Florida.

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