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The Lodge at Wakulla Springs is a must stay for any Florida State Park enthusiast! It was built in 1937 and has many impressive features. A few of these include the hand painted ceiling, original Art Deco elevator, and the world’s largest marble counter. I recently stayed at the lodge in May 2024 to celebrate my…
There are several options for Florida State Park day trips from Tampa. I’ve rounded up a list of my top recommendations for parks to visit and included the best activities to do. One of the best things about Florida State Parks is there is a park for everyone, regardless of what activities you enjoy. Continue…
There are plenty of things to do at Lake Griffin State Park to enjoy a day surrounded by nature. This state park is located minutes from The Villages in Fruitland, Florida and is most famous for the giant live oak tree. Keep reading to plan your visit to Lake Griffin! Basic Information – Lake Griffin…
An amazing hike in the Tampa Bay area is from North Clearwater Beach to Caladesi Island State Park! This hike is around 7 miles round trip and I highly recommend it, but it does take some advanced planning. Caladesi Island is one of many Florida State Parks near Clearwater. Keep reading for everything you need…
Crystal River Preserve State Park is a great park to visit if you enjoy hiking! This is a park you will want to do your research before your visit, because the various trailheads and activities in the preserve are spread out. Lucky for you, I’ve already one some of that research! Keep reading for everything…
Crystal River Archaeological State Park is on the list of National Historic Landmarks and was an important ceremonial site for Native Americans in the past. It is 1 of 2 Florida State Parks in Crystal River and located very close to Crystal River Preserve State Park which I also recommend you visit while you are…