- State: FL
- NPCA Region: Sun Coast
- Est. Date: 1948
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Hernando De Soto was one of the earliest European explorers of North America. His expedition landed on Florida’s west coast in 1539, and he led his men on a five-year, 4,000-mile odyssey across the Southeast into what is now Arkansas. The park preserves tales of the expedition, along with historic armor, weapons and other period items. Visitors can also experience four distinct ecosystems along the park's half-mile nature trail on the south shore of the Manatee River at the mouth of Tampa Bay.
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Regional Events Volunteer Coastal Clean-up at De Soto National Memorial Join NPCA for a volunteer coastal clean-up at De Soto National Memorial on Saturday, July 18, beginning at 9 a.m. This National Park Service-led stewardship event is a great opportunity to help care for one of Florida's national park sites while learning more about the park's unique cultural and natural resources.
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