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    Lake Wales

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    Orlando Tree Trek

    Orlando Tree Trek

    4.7(173 reviews)
    27.6 miHorizons West / West Orlando

    Went for the first time on Saturday with a group of friends and OMG, we had a blast! The staff is…read moregreat and while some of the obstacles are challenging is still a great workout. I will definitely come back! No experience is needed however, I feel for next time I would like to be stronger. Definitely something I can aim to!

    To balance out the nasty review I just left for a hotel, I wanted to do something positive! This…read moreplace was perfect for a beautiful Christmas Eve. For Christmas, we decided to head to Florida. Not one of my favorite states for many reasons, but that's another story. We made reservations for a family of four and arrived during the morning wave. My boys are 12. We had so much fun! Anyone that knows me knows that I LOVE trees. So, to play among the trees was so lovely. We went through the entire course. I believe it took us an hour and a half. I was the caboose for my group and kept moving steadily. There were a few areas where you can opt to detour harder courses but we did them all. Honestly, your core strength will be tested on some of the sections. Luckily, our group never held up anyone behind us. So glad we went before the next crowd as the sections can get backed up if you're behind a slow group. Go early and be strategic. Assert yourself to be first in your group if you suspect newbies that might be slower. They have water stations but you do have to pay for that perk. Staffing was unremarkable. They did their job outfitting us briefly and explaining the clips for locking in and unlocking on the course. To conclude, we had a great time and would do it again. My only dislike was that it felt too short.

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    Lake Wailes Park

    Lake Wailes Park

    5.0(4 reviews)
    0.8 mi

    Lake Wailes Park takes it's name from Lake Wailes on whose shore it lies. The land that makes up…read moreLake Wales was first surveyed in 1879 by Sidney Irving Wailes. He changed the name of Watts Lake to Lake Wailes after himself. The city of Lake Wales was established near the lake in 1911-12 by the Lake Wales Land Company. The spelling Wales was used for the city, although the lake is still spelled Lake Wailes. The park is visually stunning. Under old oak trees dripping in Spanish moss sit picnic tables. On the north side of the lake is a boat ramp. There is a fishing pier on the west side of the lake with an observation gazebo that offers a beautiful view of the lake. The 2.5 mile Lake Wailes Trail, a lighted and paved hike/bike path winds through the park for exercise enthusiasts. It leads around the lake from the south side to Kiwanis Park on the northeast corner at N. Lake Shore Blvd. and Cephia St. It should be noted that there are no restrooms in the park. This passive park that is perfect for a stroll or a picnic lunch. It is also a great place for bird watchers. Migrating song birds can be spotted in the trees in spring and fall. Around the edge of the lake are Grackles and Red-winged Blackbirds. On the shore are Least Bitterns, White Ibises, Anhingas, Florida Sandhill Cranes and winter ducks. Common Loons inhabit the area in winter. The stately trees add to the old Florida look of the area and it easy to see why Mr. Wailes fell in love with the lake and view.

    Lake Wailes Park is a peaceful and older park with picnic areas and a 2.5 mile hike along the lake…read more It also has a pier, boat ramp, basketball court, play ground, soccer field and more. It is open from 7am to 7 pm daily and is dog friendly. During my visit there was a large festival going on with lots of family fun activities.

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    Lake Kissimmee State Park

    Lake Kissimmee State Park

    4.5(18 reviews)
    14.0 mi

    Like others have stated this SP is remote, it's definitely a destination, not a place you'll…read morestumble upon unless you're lost of course. When we decided to visit the area over the Thanksgiving holiday the park was an option for camping but not the first option and that was mainly due to the accommodations when compared to the other options right outside the entrance to the park but that's another review. The admission is five bucks a car which is collected a few hundred yards from the main road - the ranger wasn't over friendly as he reach out for the payment using a six foot pole with a pail attached insisting on exact change then offered a map which he passed using the same method. These covid-19 protocols are really getting ridiculous I noticed he grabbed the bill without gloves how did he know I didn't just sneeze on it. The drive to the campgrounds, the park store, the marina, the observation tower, the pavilions pretty much everything is quite a drive, I think the loop is just over six miles at 15 m.p.h - I'm in no hurry the day is as beautiful as the drive. We drove through the campground to validate our decision to stay elsewhere, there's no doubt the value is here but living off the gray and black tanks for a week means super conservative measures since there are no sewer connections. I prefer not to carry a portable dump cart or moving the beast every few days requires a lot of effort especially when I'm supposed to be relaxing and having fun. Another park void of many visitors even on a holiday weekend, the campground seems nearly full but the park amenities aren't being utilized. I witnessed a number of park employees doing their daily chores, everything is so neat and tidy it's almost as if they've been assigned busy work to get their hours in. Like most business I'm sure the revenue had dropped off, fortunately for them the state subsidies them for now but I'm sure if this pandemic continues these places too will start shutting down or implement reduced hours. It's was an interesting drive - a nice place to walk and climb to the top of the observation tower. Honestly to me it's a been there done that type of place, pine trees and palms if your going walk the trails bring plenty of water and enjoy...

    One of our favorite places to escape to for the weekend! Lots of wildlife, fishing and other…read moreamenities.

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    Lake Kissimmee State Park - Out site # 10 mostly sunny but parts was shaded loved it

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    Lake Wales - localflavor - Updated July 2026

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