Making global visitors pay more to access our national parks is a smart strategy to sustain our most treasured public lands.

The visitor center moved in recent years from its original location on East Elm Avenue near I-75 to an existing building a half-mile away at 333 North Dixie Highway.

Park officials say Hulls Cove Visitor Center and Sand Beach are the key areas where accessibility upgrades could be made.

Don't skip out on this often-overlooked spot when you visit a national park, it's the perfect place to start your journey and prepare for the adventure.