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Ochlockonee State Park, Panacea
This short video gives you a look at Ochlockonee River State Park, where camping, boating, swimming, fishing and hiking make for a full day outdoors. Bring exact change when you visit: The ranger station may not be staffed, and you’ll need $4 per carload (up to eight people) to drop in the honor box. Pedestrians …
Float Down the Chipola River With Bear Paw
Located about an hour outside of Tallahassee, the Chipola river is a spring fed run that makes a great day trip for anyone who is looking to spend some time outside. Bear Paw is an adventure company based in Marianna, Florida that offers full service river trips including drop off and pick up. Canoes can …
Poe Springs State Park: Hiking, Kayaking, Swimming, and Family Fun
Poe Springs is a great place to visit, especially for those in the Gainesville area. It is one of the largest springs in the Gainesville area, and tends to be one of the least crowded. Now that the weather has started to heat up in North Florida, it is a great time to start visiting the springs. The cool water …
The “Hart” of Gilchrist County: Hart Springs
Open year round, Hart Springs in Gilchrist County is located just off of the Suwannee River. Hart springs is a beautiful place, and is tends to be less crowded than other springs in the summer time, because it is a bit off the beaten path. There are many activities available at Hart Springs, like fishing, …
Fanning Springs Voted one of Florida’s Top Parks for 2010
Located on the Suwannee river, Fanning Springs is one of North Florida’s many first magnitude springs and is one of the most popular parks in Florida. Voted number 18 of the top 25 Florida state parks, Fanning Springs offers many activities including swimming, canoeing, camping, hiking and biking. Camping is available in both cabins and …
Alfred B. Maclay State Park: Swimming, Canoeing, Fishing and more!
While it is most famous for its gardens, Alfred B. Maclay state park has many other activities to offer. When the weather warms up in a few months, the recreation area on the shore of Lake Hall will be a great place for residents of the Tallahassee area to visit. The recreation area offers several …