Otter Mound Preserve — Attraction in Marco Island

Well, it's been many years since I first met this place in August of 1979. I'd visit, cleaning up the grounds, restoring shells into the fence, and listening to the voices in the winds. I wrote a letter to the Chamber of Commerce under the name I had then, (I've since changed it), informing them about specifics on the property. It's now a lovely, earthy park that I've visited after these changes, and in it's informational signs, guest accommodations, and preservation I find comfort, for it is worthy of such attention and care. I feel grateful for the efforts made to develope this place into a well-kept treasure. Serenity is here. And the pictures of the turtle touch on the memory of my experience here in a most...

5 minute walk on a very well maintained trail most suitable for birding and not much else People with dogs don't pick up the feces, and too many people use the 2 yes two parking spots to walk around the neighborhood. They are rude and ignorant people mostly from out of town. They can not help their ignorance. Most non native species have been removed, but what remains is really overgrown and is no longer a great place to bird. Idiots also choose to leave behind trash rather than take...

I wanted to explore Marco Island and enjoy what this island has to offer. I couldn't find any information about the trail distance. It's a very short trail, approximately a quarter of a mile long, which is in the middle of a neighborhood. It's a unique short trail where whelk Seashells were used to build a hedge wall into the side of little hills. There is 2 parking spots for vehicles, no bathrooms. It was a nice visit of the beautiful nature SW Florida has to offer, but I...