Forgotten Coast facts for kids
Florida's Forgotten Coast is a special name for a quiet part of Florida's coastline. It stretches from Mexico Beach to St. Marks. This area is along the Gulf of Mexico and Apalachee Bay. It's known for having few buildings and lots of nature. The Apalachicola Bay Chamber of Commerce gave it this name in the early 1990s. The closest big city is Tallahassee. It is about 90 miles (145 km) away from Apalachicola. Panama City is about 60 miles (95 km) to the northwest.
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Exploring the Forgotten Coast's Towns
This beautiful coastline is home to several small towns. They are listed below from west to east:
- Port St. Joe
- Cape San Blas
- Apalachicola
- Eastpoint
- Carrabelle
- Lanark Village
- Alligator Point
- Panacea
- Shell Point
Counties of the Forgotten Coast
The Forgotten Coast covers parts of three different counties:
Nature and Wildlife
The Forgotten Coast is famous for its amazing natural beauty. It has fine white-sand beaches. The area is also known for its fresh oysters and shrimp. You can see lots of different marine animals here.
Islands and Peninsulas
Many Peninsulas and barrier islands protect the coast. These are long, narrow pieces of land. Some important ones include:
- In Gulf County:
- In Franklin County:
Protected Natural Areas
Many parts of the Forgotten Coast are protected. These areas help keep the natural environment safe. They are great places to explore nature.
- St. Joseph Peninsula State Park
- Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve
- St. Vincent National Wildlife Refuge
- St. George Island State Park
- Tate's Hell State Forest
- Bald Point State Park
- Wakulla State Forest
- Edward Ball Wakulla Springs State Park
- San Marcos de Apalache Historic State Park
- St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge
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