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Lyonia Preserve trail map
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5. Catch a wave
These sandy hills are very similar to the sand dunes along the Atlantic Ocean. Wind and
water formed both areas. For much of its geologic history, Florida has been underwater.
Climatic changes have caused wideranging movement of Florida's coastline. Between the ice
ages approximately 2 million years ago, the sea level was higher and a central ridge was
all that was left above water. These sandy hills are the remains of dunes that formed
along that ancient coastline.

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