BILL BAGGS CAPE FLORIDA STATE PARK

'Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park' occupies approximately the southern third of the island of Key Biscayne, at coordinates . The park is home to the Cape Florida Light, the oldest standing structure in Miami-Dade County. In 2005 it was listed as having the 8th best beach in the country.^{[1] [2]}
The park is named in honor of Bill Baggs, editor of ''The Miami News'' from 1957 until his death in 1969, who fought to prevent the development of the land that is now included in the park.

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It has over a mile of sandy Atlantic beachfront, where snorkeling and swimming is possible. Besides the beach and tours of the lighthouse and keeper's quarters, activities include boating, canoeing, kayaking and fishing from the seawall along Biscayne Bay, bicycling, hiking and wildlife viewing. The park has such amenities as picnicking areas and youth camping. It also has a visitor center, a museum with interpretive exhibits and concessions.

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1. Best beaches in U.S.? Expert ranks his 'Top 10' at MSNBC
2. Dr. Beach


★ Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park at Florida State Parks

★ Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Recreation Area at Absolutely Florida

★ Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park at South Florida Sun-Sentinel

★ Cape Florida and the Bill Baggs State Recreation Area at key-biscayne.com

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