He had been at Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park since 1964, and was 65 years old. Lu the hippo died June 8. News Sports Entertainment Opinion Advertise Obituaries eNewspaper Legals ...

1. Wakulla Springs State Park “Located just 15 minutes south of Tallahassee, Wakulla Springs State Park is the perfect northern anchor for a road trip exploring springs in North Florida.

Florida is brimming with freshwater springs, with more than 1,000 of the jewel-toned beauties scattered around the state. And while I hesitate to pick a favorite, Rainbow Springs State Park in ...

Rental canoes and kayaks are available for visitors at Wekiwa Springs State park in Orlando, Fla., Friday, May 19, ... 32 million people visited Florida state parks during fiscal year 2021-2022.

Madison Blue Spring, in the park of the same name, is one of Florida's 33 first-magnitude springs. The water flows from a large pool and then travels for 100 feet until it reaches the river.

This year I’d like to throw out an idea for a new national park in our state: Florida Springs National Park. Yellowstone was the world’s first national park, established in 1872.

State parks with the fewest camping reservations. Torreya State Park in Bristol: 2,372 reservations; Shangri-La Trailhead and Campground within the Marjorie Harris Carr Cross Florida Greenway in ...