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Residents and visitors can visit any of Florida's state parks and trails at no cost on Monday, May 26. There are a few exceptions.
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - Florida State Parks is allowing visitors into its parks for free this Memorial Day. The free admission applies to Florida residents and tourists alike, per a press release ...
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection operates Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park, pictured here. At a time when manatees face increased threats from human-caused ...
Warm Mineral Springs ... Florida takes readers around the state to highlight some of our most interesting attractions. Each year, more than 150,000 visitors flock to Warm Mineral Springs Park ...
But that’s not the only sight to behold at Weeki Wachee Springs ... refreshing in Florida’s hot summers. It’s More Than Just Mermaids Weeki Wachee is renowned for its mermaid shows, but there’s more ...
Read full article: Is Wekiwa Springs State Park really sold out this summer? Here’s what we found out Launching kayaks into the Wekiva River at Wekiwa Springs State Park.
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — If you have plans to visit a popular Florida park this summer, you’ll still have a chance to get a reservation. Earlier this month, Florida State Parks announced that ...
Long lines, full parking lots, and that sinking feeling when a ranger tells you the park is at capacity. Well, starting today March 12, 2025, things are about to change. Florida State Parks is rolling ...
ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — The popularity of a particular park in Central Florida has led to a new reservation system to help ease congestion. Wekiwa Springs State Park in Apopka is no stranger to ...
The popularity of a particular park in Central Florida has led to a new reservation system to help ease congestion. Wekiwa Springs State Park in Apopka is no stranger to long lines of cars backing ...
A National Weather Service’s (NWS) preliminary assessment determined the twister touched down on the eastern edge of Wekiwa Springs State Park and headed northeast through the city, toward the ...