Cayo Costa State Park: An outdoor lover's paradise with camping,

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Cayo Costa State Park is an outdoor lover's paradise with 7 1/2 miles of land to swim, fish, kayak, beach comb, walk, bicycle, bird watch and, simply, enjoy the sunset.

Alice Walter, who works for the Tropic Star Ferry Service, unloads a bicycle at the harbor.

Campers put their gear on the park tram after arriving by ferry from Pine Island. The tram transports visitors to the beach and camping site near the Gulf of Mexico.

Fiona Kelly and Charles Cullen of Atlanta kayak on the waters just off Cayo Costa.

Basic cabins at the park are located on the west side of the island.

A cyclist explores Cemetery Trail, one of the 5.5 miles of unpaved biking and hiking paths in Cayo Costa park.

A pelican patiently waits for fresh food.

Mike Easter of Mountain Home, Ark. is prepares freshly caught whiting to cook for dinner.

A heron walks in the shallow waters of a lagoon just after sunset.

A collection of shells, sea urchins, and star fish found on the beaches of Cayo Costa State Park.

Charles Cullen and Fiona Kelly of Atlanta prepare breakfast at their campsite at Cayo Costa State Park, just across the dunes from the Gulf of Mexico.

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Alice Walter, who works for the Tropic Star Ferry Service, unloads a bicycle at the harbor.

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