WHERE THE GATORS GATHER: Dozens, sometimes hundreds of alligators gather at the mysterious "Deep Hole" sinkhole at Myakka River State Park. The scene is awesome - or terrifying - depending on where you're standing. 🐊🐊🐊#Florida MORE: http://bit.ly/2mytlV8 | FOX 13 News - Tampa Bay
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WHERE THE GATORS GATHER: Dozens, sometimes hundreds of alligators gather at the mysterious "Deep Hole" sinkhole at Myakka River State Park. The scene is awesome - or terrifying - depending on where you're standing. 🐊🐊🐊#Florida MORE: http://bit.ly/2mytlV8 | FOX 13 News - Tampa Bay
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Explore Deep Hole at Myakka River State Park, Florida’s hidden gem 🐊 #florida #hiking #deephole #myakkariver #statepark #floridastateparks #explore #outdoors #nature #stateparks #hiddengem #floridatrails #explorerlorida #exploremore #travel #viral | Shae & Jase
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Explore Deep Hole at Myakka River State Park, Florida’s hidden gem 🐊 #florida #hiking #deephole #myakkariver #statepark #floridastateparks #explore #outdoors #nature #stateparks #hiddengem #floridatrails #explorerlorida #exploremore #travel #viral | Shae & Jase
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HAVE YOU HEARD OF DEEP HOLE? 👀 It’s a massive sinkhole at Myakka River State Park’s Wilderness Preserve where lots of alligators gather during the dry season, and only 30 hikers per day are allowed in! 🐊 Check out my tips for scoring a permit and what to expect on the hike: https://www.sarahsoutdooradventures.com/blog/deephole 📝 #SarahsOutdoorAdventures #FloridaTravel #DeepHole #FloridaOutdoors #FloridaNature #MyakkaRiverStatePark | Sarah Phinney
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HAVE YOU HEARD OF DEEP HOLE? 👀 It’s a massive sinkhole at Myakka River State Park’s Wilderness Preserve where lots of alligators gather during the dry season, and only 30 hikers per day are allowed in! 🐊 Check out my tips for scoring a permit and what to expect on the hike: https://www.sarahsoutdooradventures.com/blog/deephole 📝 #SarahsOutdoorAdventures #FloridaTravel #DeepHole #FloridaOutdoors #FloridaNature #MyakkaRiverStatePark | Sarah Phinney
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Details👇🏼 . Deep Hole at Myakka River State Park 📍13207 State Road 72, Sarasota, FL 34241 . This 2.2 mile hike (one way) to the Deep Hole at Myakka River State Park and what you get to see is truly a one of a kind experience in Florida. Over 200 alligators sunbathe on the banks of the Deep Hole which is over 130ft deep. These gators are massive. They are not your typical backyard gators. If you want to experience Real Florida, this is a must do. . Why visit: • It’s one of the best places in F
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Details👇🏼 . Deep Hole at Myakka River State Park 📍13207 State Road 72, Sarasota, FL 34241 . This 2.2 mile hike (one way) to the Deep Hole at Myakka River State Park and what you get to see is truly a one of a kind experience in Florida. Over 200 alligators sunbathe on the banks of the Deep Hole which is over 130ft deep. These gators are massive. They are not your typical backyard gators. If you want to experience Real Florida, this is a must do. . Why visit: • It’s one of the best places in F
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HAVE YOU HEARD OF DEEP HOLE? 👀 It’s a massive sinkhole at Myakka River State Park’s Wilderness Preserve where lots of alligators gather during the dry season, and only 30 hikers per day are allowed in! 🐊 Want to go? Comment “GUIDE” and I’ll send you my tips for scoring a permit and what to expect on the hike 📝 #FloridaTravel #DeepHole #FloridaOutdoors #MyakkaRiver | Sarah Phinney
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Sarah Phinney on Instagram: "AM I SEEING THIS RIGHT⁉️ Deep Hole at Myakka River State Park’s Wilderness Preserve is legendary. It’s a giant sinkhole where gators gather during the dry season 🐊 I paddled five hours round trip to reach it — and came across the largest gator I’ve ever seen in the wild 🚣‍♀️ To explore Deep Hole by foot or kayak, you need a special permit 🎟️ Only 30 permits are given out each day, and they’re first-come, first-served ⏰ It’s smart to arrive at least 30 to 60 minute
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🌴 Myakka River State Park: Where “Old Florida” Still Roars 🐊 Not everyone makes it to Deep Hole — the wild heart of Myakka River State Park. It’s a 3-mile trek through towering oaks draped in Spanish moss, ending at a sight that’ll leave you breathless (and maybe a little nervous): hundreds — sometimes hundreds — of alligators basking along the shore. This isn’t the glossy, brochure-ready Florida of white sands and blue water. This is the untamed side — raw, wild, and unforgettable. For some,
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Want to see alligators...in the wild? In/around Sarasota, THE best place for gators is Myakka River State Park. Even better, take the short hike to Deep Hole at Myakka for this many (or more) gators in the wild, following your every move with those beady eyes. FYI - Deep Hole at Myakka River State Park in Sarasota, Florida, is a unique sinkhole over 140 feet deep, attracting large numbers of alligators, wading birds, and other wildlife, especially in the dry season when water levels drop. The ar
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