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As it is fed by the Apalachicola, Chattahoochee and Flint Rivers, it is not hard to see how the Three Rivers State Park gets its name. All running to the beautiful Lake Seminole, which is its centerpiece, the park affords plenty of opportunities for boating and fishing enthusiasts to enjoy the water. Away from it,…
Situated just a 15 minute drive from downtown Miami, The Barnacle Historic State Park provides a throwback to what life was like when most visitors to…
Despite being just a 25 minute drive from St Petersburg and around 40 minutes from Tampa, Terra Ceia Preserve State Park might as well be half a world…
If you are the type of person who visits state parks in Florida for the chance to see rare and endangered animal and plant species, then you should…
If you are looking for a beach destination where you can rest, relax and enjoy the wonders of nature, then the T.H. Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula…
‘Way down upon the Suwannee River, Far, far away, There’s where my heart is turning ever, There’s where the old folks stay’.
Written by Stephen…
Nestled on Charlotte County’s stunning southwest corner, Stump Pass Beach State Park is the perfect destination to get away from it all.
Situated…
Overall Florida has 158 state parks in its system, but none of them are quite like Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park. Located within the small town of White Springs, about 15 minutes from the city of Wellborn, the park differs from others in Florida. This is because it is entirely dedicated to the…
Looking for a place to escape into nature? Then consider a visit to St. Sebastian River Preserve State Park.
Nestled on the Central Atlantic Coast,…
When Ney Landrum State Park opened in 2007 as St. Marks River Preserve State Park, it became Florida’s 161st state park.
Situated just 10 miles from Tallahassee, the park…
If you love the water, then you should make a point of visiting St. Lucie Inlet Preserve State Park. Located on Jupiter Island’s picturesque northern end, this spectacular Florida state park is on a remote barrier island that can only be accessed by boat. Its main attraction is a gorgeous 2.7 km stretch of pristine…
Panama City Beach’s Emerald Paradise — 1,200 acres of sugar-white beaches, world-class
snorkeling jetties, and Florida’s gateway…
If you love fishing then the Skyway Fishing Pier State Park has to be high on your bucket list.
Providing a total area of 4.7 miles in which to…
Park sign at Seabranch Preserve State Park. Photo: Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Picturesque Seabranch Preserve State Park offers…
Fifteen miles of pristine marsh and wetlands stretch across Florida’s east coast, from Ft. Pierce to Jensen Beach, providing much needed habitat for…
Cannons from shipwreck at San Pedro Underwater Archaeological Preserve State Park. Photo: Park Facebook Page.
San Pedro Underwater Archaeological…
Visit the historic site of a Spanish colonial fort along the Wakulla and St. Marks rivers. This National Landmark dates back to the early 1500s and is located in St. Marks, Florida, only 20 miles south of Tallahassee. Guests arriving at this historical Florida state park are greeted by many colorful flags – the flags…
San Felasco Hammock Preserve State Park is a breathtaking nature preserve with miles of trails for hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding. This…
Six natural springs of stunning turquoise waters surrounded by ancient oaks may be found in Gilchrist County, 20 miles northwest of Gainesville. This picturesque area – Ruth B. Kirby Gilchrist Blue Springs State Park – is one of the newest Florida state parks and shouldn’t be confused with the Blue Spring State Park that lies…
Discover where the Santa Fe River ‘Rises’ while surrounded by ancient oaks, pines and hickory trees, 30 miles north of Gainesville. This picturesque park, located in High Springs, Florida, is a large nature preserve adjacent to O’Leno State Park. The Santa Fe River descends underground inside O’Leno State Park and travels for about 3 miles…
Bright colorful gardens and structures reminiscent of the mid 1900s can be found halfway between St. Augustine and Gainesville in Palatka, Florida….
🏆 Pumpkin Hill Creek Preserve State Park — Over 4,000 acres of protected coastal landscape in Jacksonville, Florida (Duval County) — part of the 7 Creeks Recreation Area (5,600+ contiguous conservation acres / 30+ mi trails) — featuring 16+ miles of multi-use trails (hiking, biking, horseback riding), tidal creek paddling (kayak/canoe to Nassau River), birding…
Trail through the woods at Price’s Scrub State Park. Photo: LittleT889, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
🏆 Price’s Scrub State…
Ponce de Leon Springs State Park in Florida features a beautiful natural spring with
crystal-clear, 68°F water year-round—perfect for swimming…
Perdido key state park is located along a barrier island in Escambia County, Florida not far from the Alabama border. It’s a picturesque paradise of…
Take a walk through the live oaks along Paynes Creek and learn more about Florida’s early settlers. Not just another historic state park, Paynes Creek Historic State Park was created to protect the historic sites of Fort Chokonikla and the Kennedy and Darling Trading Post that existed here during the mid 1800s. This picturesque and…
Oscar Scherer State Park, located between Sarasota and Venice, is an oasis in the midst of urban life. This beautiful Florida state park, only 70 miles…
Orman House Historic State Park features a majestic 19th century mansion and botanical gardens along the Apalachicola River on St. George Island just 76 miles south of Tallahassee. The historic Orman House was built by cotton merchant and businessman Thomas Orman. Because of him, the small town of Apalachicola became one of the most important…
Park sign at Olustee Battlefield Historic State Park. Photo: Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
An historic area surrounded by the majestic…
Love American war history? Then you will want to pay a visit to Okeechobee Battlefield Historic State Park. Established in 1966, this consequential site was the scene for The Battle of Okeechobee. Taking place on Christmas Day in 1837, it proved to be one of the major and most significant conflicts within the Second Seminole…
As Florida state parks go, Ochlockonee River State Park is not the biggest. However, its 540-acres are packed with some of the most incredible natural…
Established in 1935, O’leno State Park is one of the oldest state parks in Florida. Nestled on the Santa Fe River, not far from the town of High Springs, the park features a diverse landscape of sandhills, river swamps, sinkholes and hardwood hammocks. One of its coolest attributes is a natural land bridge which is…
If you love beaches that come with a healthy dose of serenity then you should pay a visit to North Peninsula State Park. Boasting almost three miles of pristine, golden Floridian sand, the park is a haven for those who enjoy water based recreational pursuits like swimming, surfing and fishing. All of which take place…
If you are into US Civil War history you’ll want to pay a visit to Natural Bridge Battlefield Historic State Park. Situated just a 25 minute drive from downtown Tallahassee, the park is home to the site of the second largest Civil War battle in Florida. Rich in history and national significance it has been…
Nestled in Cross Creek, roughly halfway between Jacksonville and Orlando, Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Historic State Park is a fascinating place to visit. Designated as a National Historic Landmark, it is situated on the homestead that was once owned by Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings. An incredibly talented author who was awarded a Pulitzer Prize for her book…
Florida is blessed with several first-magnitude springs, but none can compare with the one at Madison blue spring state park.
Situated just over an…
Looking for a place where nature exists in its purest form? Then a visit to Lower Wekiva River Preserve State Park is a terrific idea!
Situated just…
Once a favored tourist hotspot for celebrities, millionaires and US Presidents, Long Key State Park is one of Florida’s most impressive public…
If your ideal getaway involves heading to a place where you can fish, swim and indulge in a range of water sports then Little Talbot Island State Park…
For those who want a break within nature there are few better places to go in Florida than Little Manatee River State Park.
Covering 2,433-acres, much…
Tucked away in an isolated part of the Florida Keys lies the fabulous Lignumvitae Key Botanical State Park.
A place full of wonder, it features a…
🏆 Letchworth-Love Mounds Archaeological State Park — home to Florida’s tallest Native American ceremonial mound, a 51-foot earthwork built by hand more than a thousand years ago near Tallahassee. Letchworth-Love Mounds Archaeological State Park protects the tallest Native American ceremonial mound in Florida — a 51-foot-high, 300-foot-wide earthwork raised entirely by hand, one basketful of…
Need a break from the pace of city life? Then consider a visit to Lake Talquin State Park.
Situated on the craggy bluffs that look out onto the…
If the pace of life in Tampa or Fort Myers has gotten too much for you, then consider a short getaway at Lake Manatee State Park. Situated on the picturesque southern shoreline of Lake Manatee, this idyllic 556-acre Florida state park features a breathtaking terrain of sand pine scrub, pine flatwoods, hardwood forests and verdant…
For those who enjoy the great outdoors, a trip to Lake Kissimmee State Park should be high on your bucket list.
Home to a dozen natural bodies and…
For those who want to escape into nature, Lake June-in-Winter Scrub Preserve State Park provides the perfect sanctuary in which to do so. Situated in Central Florida, about a 2 hour drive from Tampa and Orlando, the pristine 845-acre park provides a protective community for sand scrub. One of Florida’s rarest and endangered habitats, it…
Over in the Florida Panhandle, just 15 minutes from downtown Tallahassee, Lake Jackson Mounds Archaeological State Park is a fascinating place to visit. Nestled on the south shore of Lake Jackson, the park is one of Florida’s most significant archaeological sites. Possessing six of the seven earthen temple mounds which are currently known to exist.…
Love nature? Well you are going to want to head on over to Lake Griffin State Park in central Florida for the chance to see the second oldest tree in…
View of the springs at Lafayette blue springs state park from above. Photo: Paul Clark, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Nestled almost halfway between…
