12 Florida State Park Beaches Worth Exploring

Inside this gallery: 12 historical photographs, each with the year, the place, and the story behind the picture.

• Grayton Beach State Park — the past. This scenic destination features massive coastal dune lakes and sugar-white sand along the Gulf of Mexico.
• Caladesi Island State Park — the past. Accessible primarily by boat or ferry, this untouched barrier island offers pristine Gulf Coast beaches and a mangrove forest perfect for kayaking.
• Bahia Honda State Park — the past. Located in the Florida Keys, this park is famous for its clear waters, sandy shores, and views of the historic Bahia Honda Rail Bridge.
• Little Talbot Island State Park — the past. This undeveloped barrier island in Northeast Florida features miles of maritime forests, salt marshes, and a beach scattered with weathered, sun-bleached fallen trees.

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