Hiking
Down The Less-Beaten Path Through The St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge
There’s nothing quite like the United States’ National Wildlife Refuge system, and Natural North Florida has three of the best– St. Marks, Lower Suwannee and Cedar Key. All are interesting and worth the trip, but The St. Marks Preserve, located in Wakulla County, in the middle of the Big Bend, is especially interesting to visitors …
The lovely lilies of Log Landing
Protecting an old-growth floodplain forest along the Suwannee River, Log Landing is an off-the-beaten-path destination for photographing wildflowers and wildlife
Views delight at Withlacoochee Gulf Preserve
Follow Elvis’ dreams to Yankeetown’s own 413-acre nature preserve, Withlacoochee Gulf Preserve, a sweep of panoramic beauty along the salt marshes of the Gulf of Mexico
Among the Aucilla Sinks
In Florida’s own “Land of the Lost,” the Aucilla River gets swallowed by the earth to emerge in vast rocky cauldrons where mastodons roamed: the Aucilla Sinks.
Walking Wakulla’s Wild Shores
Enjoy a beach walk on the wild shores of Wakulla County at several spots in St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge and at two county parks.
Crane Viewing at Payne’s Prarie!
Now through the end of February, head out ot Payne’s Prarie to get a glimpse of Florida’s real “snow-birds”. Thousands of migratory sandhill cranes are making their winter home right outside of Gainesville on Payne’s Prarie. The best times to go are at either sunrise or sunset, as you’re likely to see the most birds …
Cofrin Nature Park: Get Outside in Gainesville
Located in the middle of Gainesville off of 8th avenue, just across from the Gainesville Health and Fitness Center is a 30 acre strip of land called the Cofrin Nature Park. The park offers a 1/2 mile trail for hiking which goes through several different habitats including hardwood hammocks and seepage wetlands. The wetlands are …
Kanapaha Botanical Gardens
Located just outside of Gainesville on Archer road is Kanapaha Botanical Gardens. With the weather just starting to turn from winter to spring, Kanapaha will soon be back in full bloom. There are approximately 1.5 miles of paths that wind through the gardens, and most of these paths are wheelchair accessible. There are 24 major collections …
O’Leno State Park: Hiking, Camping, Biking and more!
O’Leno State Park is located on the Santa Fe river, and was one of Florida’s first state parks. O’Leno was constructed in the 1930’s by the Civilian Conservation Corps and much of their work can still be seen around the park, including a recreation hall, and a suspension bridge that crosses the Santa Fe river. O’Leno offers many activities …
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 …