July declared Florida Recreation and Parks Month
Summertime in Florida is ideal for enjoying the outdoors, and the perfect reason Gov. Rick Scott declared July as state Parks and Recreation Month. To celebrate outdoor recreation, events and family fun, the Department of Environmental Protection is calling for visitors and residents to visit state parks and trails during the entire month. In his declaration statement, Scott said parks and recreational opportunities build family unity, strengthen neighborhood involvement and promote cultural diversity. “There is something for everyone at Florida’s State Parks…