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St Francis Trail
Ocala National Forest
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Constructed to explore the paths of yesteryear, St. Francis Trail takes you through six different ecosystems in the Ocala Forest
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Lake
Griffin State Park
3089 U.S. 441-27
Fruitland Park, Fl 34731
Phone: (352) 360-6760
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Lake Griffin State Park is located 2 miles north of
Leesburg and 30 miles south of Ocala, and consists of over 460 acres of
woodlands and freshwater swamp. Developed in the late 1960’s, the park has 40
campsites with water and electrical hook-ups, a boat ramp, picnic area, picnic
shelter and nature trail. While not directly on Lake Griffin, the boat ramp
provides access to the lake via power boat or canoe.
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Ocala
National Forest - Campgrounds
Silver Springs, FL 34488
Phone: (352) 625-2520
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The variety of topography and vegetation found in
the Ocala National Forest enhances the pleasure of the many hikes found in the
Forest. Alternative activities found in the Ocala National Forest are the
twenty-two mile loop Paisley Woods Bicycle Trail, one-hundred miles of horse
trails, and numerous lakes and streams - some of which are ideal for
canoeing. With most of the campgrounds open all year, the diversity of
activities, topography, and vegetation result in the Ocala National Forest being
a delightful vacation spot for all.
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Dade
Battlefield Historic State Park
7200 CR 603 South
Battlefield Drive
Bushnell, FL 33513
Phone: (352) 793-4781
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The story of this momentous
battle in Florida history is told in the visitor center at Dade Battlefield
State Historic Site. It houses memorabilia, artifacts and exhibits about the
battle that took place on site between US soldiers and Seminole warriors.
Monuments, trail labels and a replica of the log barricade erected by Dade's
command mark the military road and battlefield.
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Paynes Prairie Preserve
State Park
100 Savannah Blvd.
Micanopy, FL 32667
Phone: (352) 466-3397
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This 21,000-acre preserve is
among the most significant natural and historic areas in Florida. Within
this national natural landmark, twenty distinct biological communities
such as wet prairie, pine flatwoods, hammocks, swamp and ponds, provide a rich
array of habitats for animal life.
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Rainbow
Springs State Park
19158 S.W. 81st Pl. Rd.
Dunnellon, FL 34432
Phone: (352) 489-8503
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The Rainbow River, from which
the park derives its name, begins at the park from numerous spring vents that
issue an average of 500 million gallons of pure crystalline water every day. The
park is a popular destination to swim, snorkel, canoe, picnic, or stroll on the
walking paths to enjoy the many plants and animals that abound here.
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The
Silver River
at Silver Springs, Florida
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Running quietly by the hustle and bustle of the
crowds at the Silver Springs park is the real attraction - The Silver River.
Over 500,000,000 gallons of almost pure water pours from the opening in Silver
Springs each day. Glass bottom boat or land access from the Silver Springs
attraction (admission charge applies). Personal boats and water craft access
from the Ocala Boat Basin east of Silver Springs on State Road 40.
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