Sanibel is a barrier island in the Gulf of Mexico just off Ft. Myers, with a population of about 6000 people. For over 30 years, its residents have successfully fought to balance development with conservation/ preservation ethics, and as a result, over half the island is dedicated to wildlife refuges, including the large "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge. Nearly all the roads on the island have adjacent bike/pedestrian paths and at least two businesses rent bikes. This photo shows a typical bike path...
One of my favorite segments of trail was the Rabbit Road section which doesn't abut a roadway but rather runs behind some lovely houses and through beautiful vegetation as seen below.
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