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A sparkling spring run and boardwalk beneath a cypress forest make Manatee Springs State Park a breathtaking destination for visitors to this unique Florida gem.

This crystal-clear, first-magnitude spring is a popular spot for swimming and cave diving. Scenic woodlands of mixed hardwoods and pines create a picturesque setting for picnicking, paddling and wildlife viewing. The state of Florida does not provide any accessible swimming options at Madison Blue Spring State Park. If you want to help make sure everyone can swim here, please reach out to local and state government.

Central Florida nature exists in its purest form along 4 miles of the Wekiva River and Blackwater Creek. For thousands of years, Native Americans valued the abundance of wildlife in this area.

Paddle down the beautiful Little Manatee River or hike the vast system of trails. Little Manatee River begins in a swampy area near Fort Lonesome and flows almost 40 miles before emptying into Tampa Bay.

Nestled on the bluffs overlooking Lake Talquin's southern shore, Lake Talquin State Park offers outdoor activities for all ages. A pristine lake surrounded by wooded bluffs is the perfect spot for a family gathering or fishing adventure.

Camping, fishing, picnicking, hiking, bird-watching - there's a little something for everyone. The park extends three miles along the south shore of its namesake, beautiful Lake Manatee.

Thirty minutes outside of Orlando, a natural theme park awaits those with a hearty outdoor spirit. The park's three major lakes will transform idle observers into active participants with canoeing, kayaking and paddleboarding among this park's many th

Florida's heritage comes alive with living history demonstrations of the early Florida cow hunters in an 1876-era cow camp. White-tailed deer, bald eagles, sandhill cranes, turkeys and bobcats have been seen in the park, located on the shores of lakes Kis

This quiet 845-acre preserve protects sand scrub, one of the state's most endangered natural communities. Rare and imperiled plant and animal species, including the Florida scrub-jay and gopher tortoise, are found here.

Camp, hike, fish and explore where wildlife thrives and a 400-year-old live oak stands proud.