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Plan your next trip in Central Florida! Utilize these posts to find the best Florida State Parks and hidden gems all throughout Central Florida.
Yulee Sugar Mill Ruins Historic State Park is a great park to make a quick stop at if you are traveling through Homosassa, Florida. This is also a must-see state park for history buffs or anyone looking for a great spot to have a picnic. I stopped by to see the historic sugar mill after…
Little Manatee River State Park is home to one of Florida’s blackwater rivers and centrally located to many areas of Tampa Bay. There are many miles of hiking, including some trails that run along the Little Manatee River. Little Manatee River State Park – The Basics Address: 215 Lightfoot Road Wimauma, Florida 33598 (Main entrance) …
What do a hike, a boat ride, swimming in spring water, and pancakes have in common? You can experience all of these things and more at De Leon Springs State Park. Located just outside of DeLand, Florida it is a great day trip from Orlando. I’ll be honest I came for the pancakes, but I…
Manatee season runs from November 15th through March 31st every year in Florida. During this time the manatees are known to head to the warmer spring water. One of the best parks for manatee sightings is Blue Spring State Park in Orange City, Florida. Keep reading to learn all the details to plan a perfect…
With the new year literally right around the corner (hello 2022), I wanted to share some fun hiking events in Tampa Bay that are currently taking place! Regardless of your 2022 goals, these are events that can be fun for the entire family to get outside and explore the real Florida on foot. There are…
If you want to spend the morning hiking and the afternoon relaxing at the beach, Honeymoon Island State Park is where you should head. Honeymoon Island is located in Dunedin, Florida and is an outdoor lovers dream. Keep reading to plan your day! Honeymoon Island State Park – The Basics Why is it called Honeymoon Island? Honeymoon and Caladesi…