Emerson Point Preserve, Nature reserve on Snead Island in Manatee County, Florida.
Located on a peninsula between the Manatee River and Tampa Bay, Emerson Point Preserve contains coastal habitats, mangrove forests, and tidal wetlands.
The Portavant Mound Complex within the preserve contains shell mounds constructed by indigenous peoples who inhabited the area thousands of years ago.
The nature center displays exhibits about native plants, local wildlife, and the traditions of early inhabitants who gathered shellfish and fish from surrounding waters.
Five marked hiking trails, two kayak launch sites, and three reservable pavilions allow visitors to explore the preserve from sunrise to sunset.
An observation tower provides panoramic views of Tampa Bay, the Sunshine Skyway Bridge, and the surrounding mangrove-lined waterways.
Location: Manatee County
GPS coordinates: 27.53500,-82.63500
Latest update: March 6, 2025 21:17
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