ST. MARKS, Fla. — Sitting near the water ways of the Apalachee Bay lies the St. Marks Wildlife Refuge.

Here’s what you need to know about the one-of-a-kind nature preserve before you visit:

  1. St. Marks Wildlife Refuge sits on 80,000 acres of land at the base of the Florida Panhandle, with 85 miles of hiking trails.

  2. The wildlife refuge has an historic lighthouse that is over 185 years old.

  3. The refuge sits on the Apalachee Bay at the Panhandle, which filters into the Gulf of Mexico.

  4. St. Marks Wildlife Refuge is open year-round during daylight hours.

  5. For more information, check out their website.