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Created: October 02 2012

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – A spooky Halloween adventure that's "howling good fun" awaits Broward County families on Friday, October 19 and Saturday, October 20, from 7 – 11 p.m., as the Friends of Hugh Taylor Birch State Park host the fourth annual "Howling Hammock Adventure" at the park, located at 3109 E. Sunrise Blvd, Fort Lauderdale.

Geared toward elementary school-aged children, the event features a two-mile motorized Carriage Ride through the park that showcases spooky adventures along the route (see image). It's superb fun for all of the family, with some fascinating nuggets of Florida history and ecology in the mix.

The Adventure also features a Howling Hammock trail with live animal exhibitions, games and adventures, all in Halloween style. Wear costumes if you like -- the trail includes Trick or Treating stations for kids. For smaller tots, the Fort Lauderdale Garden Club has teamed up with Bonnet House to offer the gentle Pumpkin Patch autumn themed area. Children can make their own Halloween arts and crafts treasures, and have their photographs taken with the Ghost of Mr. Hugh Taylor Birch himself!

Tickets are available at the event, priced at $5 per child, $7 per adult, or $15 for a family of up to four people. Proceeds will help support the park's community programs. Free parking will be available at The Galleria mall's north side parking lot, near the Red Door Spa. For more information please visit The Friends of Hugh Taylor Birch State Park website at www.friendsofbirchstatepark.org/ or call 954-564-4521.

Friends of Hugh Taylor Birch State Park is a 501c3 organization that directly supports Hugh Taylor Birch State Park. In these challenging economic times, our State Parks need community support. Don't miss this memorable Halloween adventure for the family, which also directly supports your local State Park.