Kissimmee Prairie Preserve State Park in Okeechobee offers 54,000 acres of breathtaking wilderness that feels worlds away from the Florida of travel brochures and theme park commercials. The preserve’s isolation has protected it from the fate that befell so much of Florida’s natural landscape. What makes Kissimmee Prairie special is how it challenges our expectations of Florida’s natural beauty. But the prairie offers a different kind of beauty – more subtle, requiring more attention, but ultimately just as rewarding. For more information about Kissimmee Prairie Preserve State Park’s visiting hours, camping reservations, and special events like guided night sky tours, visit the Florida State Parks website or their Facebook page.