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| Robinson Preserve Visitor Center |
Robinson's Preserve is a 400 acre park with a 40 foot observation tower with views of the Gulf of Mexico, bays and the Manatee River, plus views of 4 counties.
Kayakers can paddle the mangrove trails or out into the river. there is a 500 foot boardwalk and 10 miles of hiking/biking shell trails that connect to the beaches, waterways and marshland.
The Valentine House is an old Victorian house and was moved to the park by barge on the river and renovated at the cost of 350,000, and is used as the visitor center.
The preserve is a coastal ecosystem that is a bird lovers paradise and also has resident coyotes, raccoon and other wild life.
Open daily to the public from dawn to dusk. FREE of charge and
Satellite view from Google Maps.... 6. 2 miles from my front door......
Oh what a beautiful house - wouldn't mind living in one of those :) Seems to be a beautiful place. Enjoy your day!
ReplyDeleteOh how lovely! A perfect example of an old Southern home.
ReplyDeleteLovely photos!
"Auntie"
I'd like to sit a spell on that porch.
ReplyDeleteBest,
Bonnie
That is a beautifully done renovation...You can tell the public appreciates it too. It is in excellent condition and surrounded by so much beauty.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing and OMCs just a hop, skip and jump from you so you can go every day.
Hugs Madi and Mom
That is one cool map! This house is neat too.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely home except all I can think about is having to paint all those spindles!!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful place to visit! That old house is just gorgeous.
ReplyDeletenow that is my dream house...perfect colors...porch...rocking chairs...and I would be 6.2 miles from the Madsnapper...even better...
ReplyDeleteThe house is a beauty and so well kept. Do you visit there often? I did not realize that you live that close to the ocean. Lucky you!
ReplyDeleteit looks gorgeous! i think i'd be hanging out on that porch with my camera!
ReplyDeleteLovely visitors' centre! And I love the word "free."
ReplyDeleteThat's the veranda of my hubby's dreams! What a beautiful house and great place to visit.
ReplyDeleteLooks like a nice place to visit!
ReplyDeleteI so love that visitor's center...I wish it was my house. Sounds like a wonderful place to go to walk and snap.
ReplyDeleteNow if I could only get a cold beverage and claim a chair on that porch,I would probably be there for the rest of the day.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful house. Looks like a great place to visit. Have a wonderful day!
ReplyDeleteLove your header :)
ReplyDeleteI want a house like that. It's so pretty. Sounds like a wonderful place to visit.
What a gorgeous and well maintained place.
ReplyDeleteLove that porch!
ReplyDeleteWhat an awesome house. I love the porch. I could live there and be very happy :)
ReplyDeleteI am surprised by the fact that they moved that in by barge. Very costly, but very beautiful. They upkeep it really nice too.
ReplyDeleteIt's a beauty esp against a blue sky. Loooks like a great place to visit.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! I love porches!
ReplyDeleteLove the front porch.
ReplyDeleteSuch a pretty place! Definitely my kind of house!
ReplyDeleteThat is one gorgeous house! I can see myself sitting on the porch...well, not really, you know what I mean. :D
ReplyDeleteOh,my goodness!! How I would love to have a porch like that with rockers and a swing. Beautiful house! Hugs
ReplyDeletewhat a gorgeous house! love the front porch. thank you for the history lesson and your beautiful images.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful spot. You do live in a fascinating area.
ReplyDeleteYou my friends live in a awesome place. ♥
ReplyDeleteWow! Thanks for taking us along!
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