(Miami-Dade County, FL) -- Finding the perfect holiday gift takes some thought and imagination.  This year, consider looking "outside the box" at the whole gift-giving scene and give that special someone fun, health-minded and adventure-packed gifts that they'll remember for years to come from the Miami-Dade County Parks, Recreation, and Open Spaces Department.  You'll find plenty of exciting gift options for everyone on your holiday gift-giving list when you visit Miami-Dade County Parks' Parkstore, such as  an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of Zoo Miami, a catamaran cruise on Biscayne Bay, an Everglades airboat ride and swamp tromp,  trap and skeet rounds at Trail Glades Range, a backcountry kayak fishing trip, and all-inclusive tennis, golf and soccer packages, and much, much more.  

At a time when many folks are opting out of those expensive holiday getaways and looking for creative ways to spend time with family and friends, Parkstore helps you find ways to create memorable moments right here in your community. There's so much to do and see, with wilderness treks, snorkeling and stargazing outings to extreme sports experiences like wakeboarding, skateboarding, kayaking, paintball and Boot Camps.  Miami-Dade Parks' own Eco-Adventure Tours take you away from hectic city life and lets you explore the natural wonders and wildlife of our preserves and coastal waterways. You may opt to treat your taste buds to samplings of exotic edibles during a trip to the lush botanical gardens of our Fruit and Spice Park or take trip back in time to Miami's earlier days on a tour of the historic homestead of pioneer Charles Deering at the Deering Estate at Cutler.