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Go Kayaking with Manatees at Blue Spring State Park

Oct 10

Go Kayaking with Manatees at Blue Spring State Park

Explore this Beautiful Central Florida State Park and Go Kayaking with Manatees! After a short one-hour drive from the theme parks, Blue Spring State Park makes travelers feel like they have entered another world. The crystal clear blue water, old trees covered in Spanish moss, and abundant wildlife shows the real “old Florida”. Plus the […]

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11 Things to Do in Myakka River State Park

Jul 21

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11 Things to Do in Myakka River State Park

Experience one of Florida’s oldest and largest state parks! Myakka State Park sits just outside of Sarasota near Florida’s gulf coast, tucked along the 72-mile-long Myakka River. This prime location offers visitors an opportunity to experience nature at its finest thanks to a diverse expanse of unspoiled land. Designated as one of Florida’s first state […]

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The Best Things to Do in Silver Springs, Florida

Feb 8

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The Best Things to Do in Silver Springs, Florida

Visiting Silver Springs takes you back to “Old Florida” Silver Springs State Park is known for its crystal clear spring-fed water, natural landscape, and abundant wildlife. With miles of hiking trails, a huge campground, glass bottom boat tours, and the largest artesian spring in the country, there is something for everyone to experience in this […]

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Feb 6

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Kayaking in Silver Springs

Tips for the best day on the water while kayaking in Silver Springs! A trip to the Silver River and Silver Springs in central Florida is truly taking a step back in time. Paddling down the Silver River is the best way to experience “Old Florida”, where the landscape has remained untouched for hundreds of […]

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Top Things to Do While Camping in Rainbow Springs

Jan 4

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Top Things to Do While Camping in Rainbow Springs

Experience one of Florida’s best state parks while camping at Rainbow Springs! We love living in Central Florida. With beautiful state parks and springs sprinkled throughout the area protecting delicate ecosystems and preserving endangered wildlife, the central part of the “Sunshine State” has so many fantastic places to discover. Rainbow Springs State Park is located […]

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How to Spend the Perfect Day in Bahia Honda State Park

Jul 30

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How to Spend the Perfect Day in Bahia Honda State Park

Tips for spending the perfect day in Bahia Honda State Park in the Florida Keys Bahia Honda State Park sits in the lower part of the Florida Keys at MM 37, between Marathon and Key West. (Our Florida Keys for Families post goes further in depth on the mile marker system in the Keys.) Bahia […]

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Finding the Best Things to Do in High Springs, Florida

Oct 18

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Finding the Best Things to Do in High Springs, Florida

Where is High Springs in Florida? Are you planning a trip to Florida and you want to check out some of our beautiful natural springs? You definitely want to add the charming small town of High Springs to your itinerary! Located only a short drive north of Gainesville in Alachua County, High Springs has everything […]

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Sep 15

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Visit Weeki Wachee Springs State Park

How to Spend an Amazing Day in Weeki Wachee Springs State Park Weeki Wachee Springs State Park is on Florida’s Gulf Coast, just minutes from the beautiful west coast beaches. What makes this park so unique is the famous live mermaid shows, and the water park with slides spilling into the spring. Since 1947, people […]

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