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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 …
Fossilized Florida: A Guide to Finding Fossils in Florida’s Creeks
In North Florida, you’re never far from a fresh water creek. This is a lucky thing for those interested in archaeology and paleontology, as these creeks are some of the best places to find fossils, most notably shark teeth, ray teeth, and other bits and pieces of the fossil record. Florida is a great place to find these fossils due to …