While we were ‘up there’ in the Suwannee River area, we wanted to spend some time exploring Cedar Key. Cedar Key is situated on the Gulf Coast, just over an hour’s drive south-west of Gainesville on US24, and if you happen to be going north-south, it will be a short drive off US98 turning west […]
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Two Must-See Springs In North West Central Florida: Devil’s Den And Manatee Springs
Staying in one of the wonderful State Park Cabins at Fanning Springs, one might draw the conclusion that we had enough ‘spring’ in our step and in our vacation. Not so! After all, the area was new to us and intent on exploring, we decided to check out two other springs, Manatee Springs right next […]
Best Of ‘Old Florida’ – Fanning Springs State Park Cabin Stay And Pit Stop At Historic Dade City
If you ever needed some time to ‘get away from it all’, a cabin stay in one of Florida’s beautiful State Parks is just the ticket! On our way to explore north Florida and the Panhandle, we decided to spend a few days in a furnished cabin in Fanning Springs State Park. On the way up […]
Hike The Swamp Without Getting Wet At Audubon Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary!
Are you like me and like to stay dry yet still experience the swamp flora and fauna of the Everglades? Well, I have something for you: the wonderful Audubon Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary in the western Everglades is just the ticket! Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary – How To Get There Located about 30 minutes east of Naples, the […]
3 Must-Hike Trails In South Florida
It’s winter in Florida and while the rest of the country moans and groans we breathe a huge sigh of relief. Aaaah – the temperatures finally fall below 75 degrees and at last it is possible to make two worlds come together: hiking and South Florida. So, where can you go hiking in a place that is […]
Hiking Myakka River State Park’s Wilderness Preserve And Exploring Nearby Sarasota
After canoeing to the Myakka River Deep Hole last year, where hundreds of Alligators congregate, the decision was made to return for more exploration of Myakka River State Park! This time we were hoping to expend a little less energy and hike the 2.2 miles to the lower lake in Myakka’s State Park Wilderness Preserve. The […]
Amazing Weeki Wachee Springs – Visit The Deepest Known Fresh Water Cave System In The United States!
If all you know about Weeki Wachee are the famous mermaid shows, which are in fact historic and have been taking place since 1947, then let me take you on a little excursion to this truly magnificent and magical, as well as breathtakingly beautiful spring system and river. I will throw in a little history […]
Ocala National Forest – How To Do 3 Springs In One Day!
Ocala National Forest, just north of Orlando, is the second largest nationally protected forest in Florida with more than 600 springs, rivers and lakes. It is an area of outstanding beauty and serenity and perfect for visiting the crystal clear springs that seem to be at every turn! Alexander Springs Springs are classified by how much […]