This largely successful project just recently received a big boost. The 2nd Edition Big Water Heritage Trail brochure has just been updated with new points of interest and narrative text along with new photos on the original brochure. Thirteen sites along the heritage trail also now have kiosks and the 2nd Edition Big Water Heritage Trail Brochures will soon be prominently displayed in the area kiosks.

This project conveys the Lake communities’ common path in terms of historic and cultural resources which shaped their development. Those resources, reflected in each county’s points of interest, range from Indian Mounds and prehistoric settlers to diverse ethnic and occupations groups, Seminole War period military battles, exemplary historic architectural styles (e.g. Mission style), and historic structures associated with waterway and rail transportation (such as navigational locks and railroad depots).

This brochure which describes an array of environmental features and historical gems throughout the region and educates visitors about the area’s history and arts by directing them to the cultural and historical points of interest on the base map.

To receive a copy of the Big Water Heritage Trail brochure, please contact your local chamber or economic development organization (only in the 5 county area) or contact Jennifer Pellechio at the Southwest Florida Regional Planning Council by calling (239) 338-2550, ext. 218 or emailing jpellechio@swfrpc.org