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Halfway between Tampa and Gainesville is a lakeside Florida state park with scenic trails and abundant wildlife

This park in Inverness offers Old Florida vibes with miles of oak-shaded walking trails, a lake, and interesting history — it's ideal for a picnic by the water.
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12 Florida Hidden Spots Most Locals Don’t Even Know About (With Map)

Discover hidden spots in Florida most locals don’t even know about, from secret springs to wild islands and surreal gardens you’ll want to visit now.
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This Florida State Park Looks Like North Carolina—With Waterfalls, Hiking Trails, and One of the World's Rarest Trees

Here's everything you need to know before planning a trip to Florida’s Torreya State Park. Known as the "Mountains of Florida" thanks to its ravines and hills, Torreya State Park in northern Florida ...

There's a new state park open in Florida. 6 things to know

There's a new state park in Florida: Shoal River Headwaters State Park. The new park in Florida's Panhandle joins 175 other ...
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This Florida State Park Has a Caribbean-blue, Spring-fed Swimming Hole and Is a Gathering Site for Hundreds of Manatees

Blue Spring State Park is Florida at its finest. Located west of Orange City and north of Orlando, the 2,600-acre destination centers around the eponymous first-magnitude spring that discharges more ...
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‘A special place’: Florida’s newest state park opens to visitors

DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, Fla. (WFLA) — Nature lovers in the Sunshine State now have another area to explore. Officials announced the opening of Florida’s newest state park on Friday. Located just west of ...