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Two Unique SCUBA and Snorkeling Destinations in Levy County, Florida
Many of the springs in our Natural North Florida region are along our rivers (Santa Fe, Suwannee, Wakulla) and their flow of clean 72-degree Fahrenheit water feeds a “spring run” leading to those rivers. Some spring runs are short, like Convict Spring near Mayo or long, like the one that essentially makes up the Wakulla …
The Heat is on at Hart Springs!
By: Dawn Perez This year we skipped over Spring and jumped head first into Summer. With temperatures reaching well past 90 degrees, it’s time to cool things off a bit in one of the largest spring fed swimming areas in the entire state of Florida. I recommend you check out, what in my opinion is …
Coming Soon! Best Western Premier Hotel in Fanning Springs, Florida
The town of Fanning Springs is located in Gilchrist County, at the junction of SR26 and US19/98, and on the banks of the mighty Suwannee River. Located here, with its namesake State Park, Fanning Springs State Park, it’s the logical place to begin your explanation of the Natural North Florida Region. The 95-room Best Western …
Take A Virtual Florida Vacation To Gilchrist County’s Spring-Fed Swimming Holes
Now, while travel (local, regional, national and international) has slowed, it’s the perfect time to get out the maps, and take a “virtual vacation” to Natural North Florida. We’ve got plenty to see, and hope to see you (at a safe social distance!) once time get better. There are bigger springs along the Suwannee River …
Take A Virtual Vacation to Wonderful Wakulla County, Florida—An Outdoor Paradise
Take A Break and Take a Virtual Vacation in Natural North Florida Spring 2020 has brought a sllowdown to Florida tourism, and tourism worldwide.. Our Visit Natural North Florida region has slowed, too, and with the restrictions of social distancing and travel we’re all dreaming of better times to come. And we hope that potential …
Madison, FL–Down Home Days Festival and Rodeo, April 26 & 27, 2019
Madison’s 2019 Down Home Days celebration, rodeo and festival will be held on April 26 & 27. A street dance will be held on Friday, April 26th and the festival and parade will be on Saturday, April 27th beginning at 9:00 AM (parade at 10). Expect lots of fun, food, and art. The rodeo will …
Hart Springs Park, Gilchrist County, Florida–New and Improved For 2018!
Florida’s State Parks are excellent, but often crowded. However, we have a number of very fine county-operated parks in Natural North Florida that are generally less crowded, with the same spring access as the bigger state parks. Hart Springs, in rural Gilchrist County, is alongside the famous Suwannee River, and has recently been renovated. The …
Poe Springs Park in Alachua County, FL—Recently Upgraded and More Fun Than Ever!
Poe Springs, one of the largest of the springs alongside the Santa Fe River, is located in a county park, just a short drive from Gainesville. And it’s Alachua County’s only park with an open, public spring suitable for swimming. Located on CR340 (Poe Springs Road), just a few miles from the town of High …
Gilchrist Blue Springs State Park–Florida’s Newest State Park Now Open!
Gilcchrist blue Springs State Park is the latest addition to Florida’s state park system. The 400-plus acre park was previously privately owned, and in 2018 it was sold to the state of Florida. Located just a short “run” from the Santa Fe River in Gilchrist County, the main spring is a second-magnitude vent pushing …
Fort White–The Good Jumping-Off Spot for Ichetucknee Springs State Park!
The Ichetucknee River and springs put Fort White on the map, so to speak. Originally settled near “Fort White”, a military post built in the 19th century at the time of the Seminole Wars, this Columbia County town is truly a gateway to one of Florida’s most beautiful state parks. Ichetucknee Springs State Park stretches …