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A Cypress Island – Grassy Waters Preserve

A Cypress Island in a sea of Sawgrass in Grassy Waters Preserve – West Palm Beach. Grassy Waters Preserve is a 23 square mile wetlands ecosystem that serves as the freshwater supply for the City of West Palm Beach and the towns of South Palm Beach and Palm Beach Island.

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The Swamps of Riverbend

I recently visited Riverbend Park in West Palm Beach. This park is very large – 665 acres. There are terrific trails, but you need to go early to see all the wild life

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