Enjoy and adventurous day outdoors at Markham Park Mountain Bike Trails. Located in Sunrise, FL, Markham Park has a variety of trails perfect for all skill levels. With approximately 10 miles of trails, you are sure to both enjoy and challenge yourself. The trails are built from left over fill that was used to dig the lakes in Markham Park and provides the perfect terrain for varied routes. So strap on your helmet and hop on for an exciting ride through Markham Park!
Florida’s largest urban Park, Oleta River State Park is host to miles of off-road bike trails. Located on Biscayne Bay in North Miami, Oleta River Park offers a scenic yet exciting ride. Trails are well maintained and always ready to ride. Head towards the north end of the Park along the Oleta River and you will find a large preserve of native plant and animal life. Oleta River Park also hosts occasional night rides for an extra splash of adventure!
Recently rebuilt, Amelia Earhart Park in Hialeah, FL provides an exciting and thrilling ride for a small $6 per car entrance fee. Amelia has about 8 miles of trial ranging between easily ridden roads for those new to mountain biking as well as extremely challenging rides for advanced or expert riders. Located off the beaten path, Amelia Earhart Park is the perfect place to spend a day with family or friends.
There are many great places in South Florida for bird watching. Located near the beach in Fort Lauderdale, north of Sunrise Boulevard is Hugh Taylor Birch State Park. New mitigation areas have attracted many species of birds to the park. In the fall, an abundance of warblers were seen each day, including rare species like Worm-eating, and Prothonotary warblers. Various species of swallows such as Barn Swallows and Bank Swallows are also seen each year. Kingbirds, Cooper’s Haws and Merlin Vireo can also be found. 
Also in Fort Lauderdale, located on Sheridan Street near Pine Island Ridge Road, is Brian Piccolo Park. The main bird that can be found at this park are Burrowing Owls. The owls are protected by stakes and ropes from other human activity in the park such as baseball fields and joggers. Look for these ropes and stakes around the park to spot the owls. 
In central Hollywood, a tiny nature path known as John Williams Park is a mecca for songbirds during migration. Bird-watchers will also find Screech Owls, Yellow-billed Cuckoos and Cooper’s Hawks. There is a wide paved trail perfect for watchers, joggers as well as a playground for children. Just west of State Road 441 north of Sheridan Street, this bird-watching hotspot is a well-kept secret. 
