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Perdido Key: Big Lagoon Recreational AreaThe southern face of the park is bordered by a huge lagoon that is separated from the open waters of the Gulf of Mexico by the narrow strip of sandy land that makes up Perdido Key. The 700 acre park offers a good opportunity to explore several of the panhandle's coastal habitats. There are a number of easy-to-access areas of coastal scrub along the main park road, and the portion of the park that lies north of the campground contains a good example of sand pine woodlands. (Source: Nelson, Gil. “Exploring Wild Northwest Florida”. ISBN 1-56164-086-7.)
Grand Lagoon can be seen from the boardwalk. The Gulf coast of northwest Florida is blessed with large stretches of protected saltmarsh which are important marine-life nursery areas and heralded for their biological productivity. taken by Denise Daughtry
Escambia County marine specialist, Robert Turpin follows Adventure Crusoe TV host, Darian Voyle on a canoe adventure through the Big Lagoon park that is separated from the open waters of the Gulf of Mexico by the narrow strip of sandy land that makes up Perdido Key. Marsh areas are generally confined to inland bays and the landward sides of barrier islands. taken by Denise Daughtry
The boardwalk offers a panoramic view of Big Lagoon, the park and Gulf Islands National Seashore across the Intracostal Waterway. taken by Tom Roush
Valued as wetlands, the salt marshes attract and provide important habitat for numerouse birds and animals. taken by Tom Roush
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