Hey BFAW Fam! Hope everyone is surviving this quarantine! Ever since this has started one of my favorite things to do on the weekend has been to go out to the state park near my house and go for walks with my dog. It’s the perfect way to escape your house, get a little exercise, and just be able to be outside. Just remember to stay at least six feet away from other park visitors, avoid touching handrails, avoid using water fountains, and try not to use the public bathrooms.

Here’s a list of my top 5 state parks in the Tampa Bay area to explore!

1. Emerson Point Preserve
2. McKay Bay Nature Park
3. Little Manatee River State Park
4. Fort De Soto Park
5. Robinson Preserve

Have fun and stay safe!