Fishing, boating, birding, hiking, biking and skydiving are the main lures in this sweet heartland. Central to this action is Lake Okeechobee and the beauitful Caloosahatchee River that connects it to the Gulf of Mexico. You can take a nature filled excursion on Lake Okeechobee and see Everglades-type scenery at the Billie Swamp Safari. The Lake Okeechobee Scenic Trail offers 115-mile hiking, bikn
g and horseback riding trail around the lake, with Clewiston being the perfect spot for launching your adventure. Also in Clewiston, climb aboard the Sugarland Express and learn about the county's history and farming heritage, including a real sugar cane field. In LaBelle, tie your boat to the city dock and explore the town. The LaBelle Museum and Curtis Honey House are a block away and offer a sweet glimpse into the town's history and apiculture. Big Cypress Seminole Reservation is south in the county and offers a cultural jewel in the Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum, plus the fun of the Billie Swamp Safari. Hendry County has more orange trees planted than any other Florida County with over 25 million trees. With over 169,000 acres of citrus, the Gulf Citrus Production area produces the first grapefruit available each season with the highest quality available. Along with the communities of Felda and Pioneer, Hendry County is a perfect getaway from the big city to find "the nature of south Florida."
