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    • Weeki Wachee, Florida

      Paddle the Weeki Wachee River

      4.1
      The Weeki Wachee River begins its 7.4-mile journey at the world famous Weeki Wachee spring. Named by the Seminole Indians who inhabited the land around the body of water in the early 1800s, Weeki Wachee means “winding river” or “little spring.” One of Florida’s 33 first magnitude springs, the und...
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    • Lecanto, Florida

      Dames Caves and Lizzie Heart Sink Loop Trail

      4.02 mi / 344 ft gain
      The Dames Caves and Lizzie Heart Sink Loop Trail in Lecanto, Florida is a moderate difficulty hiking trail that spans approximately 4.02 miles. The trail is known for its unique geological features, including a series of caves and sinkholes that are scattered along the route. The most notable of ...
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    • Homosassa, Florida

      Photograph Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park

      1.1 mi / 0 ft gain
      Homosassa Spring State parks showcases native Florida wildlife including the manatees which can be seen from an underwater observatory in the main spring. Other animals you will see will include black bears, panthers, bobcats, flamingos, alligators, American crocodiles, river otters and many diff...
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    • Crystal River, Florida

      Three Sisters Springs

      5.0
      1.28 mi / 36 ft gain
      Three Sisters Springs is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Crystal River, Florida.
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    • Crystal River, Florida

      Kayak & Swim with Manatees at Three Sisters Spring

      4.8
      When the ocean becomes too cold for the manatees, they take refuge in the 70 degree water at Three Sisters Spring. So, the best time to see the manatees in the spring is just after a cold front has come through. We also learned that they will swim back out to the ocean before low tide to avoid be...
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    • Crystal River, Florida

      Kayak to Shell Island, Florida

      5.0
      Take Fort Island Park Rd (Hwy 44) all the way until it dead-ends, it will end at Fort Island Park. The park also has a sandy entrance for paddle or small crafts to the left of the main boat ramp. This area is very popular for fishing, swimming, kayaking, and boating.Leaving from the boat ramp or ...
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    • Thonotosassa, Florida

      River Rapids Nature Trail

      1.72 mi / 144 ft gain
      Escape into wild Florida on the River Rapids Nature Trail just minutes from downtown Tampa at Hillsborough River State Park. After a delayed flight had me spending an unexpected night in the Tampa area, I was pleasantly surprised to roll into Hillsborough River's campground without a reservation...
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    • Thonotosassa, Florida

      Paddle the Hillsborough River Wilderness Preserve

      5.0
      Start at John B Sargeant State Park--they do have a $2 parking fee. There is a canoe rental and shuttle service on site called Canoe Escape. They do have kayaks as well. If you own your own canoe you can pay for the shuttle service to pick you up at the end if you choose not to paddle out and bac...
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    • Safety Harbor, Florida

      Philippe Park Trail

      1.4 mi / 144 ft gain
      Philippe Park Trail is a loop trail that is good for all skill levels located near Safety Harbor, Florida.
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    • Tampa, Florida

      Take a Stroll through Eureka Springs Park

      0.3 mi
      Located just 10 miles from downtown Tampa right off I-4, this short trail runs through a 31-acre botanical garden.  The park has a variety of exotic plans, ferns, flowers and plants as well as a 0.3 mile boardwalk through cypress, maple and oak trees.  Run by Hillsborough County, there's a $2 fee...
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    • Clearwater, Florida

      Photograph a Gulf Coast Sunset at Clearwater Beach

      5.0
      If you find yourself near the Tampa Bay/St. Petersburg areas, I highly recommend taking a trip out to Clearwater Beach. On Clearwater Beach, you'll find sand softer than anything your feet have ever felt, lots of places to relax, great food, good people-watching, and best of all some of the most...
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    • Belleair, Florida

      Bike the Clearwater Causeways

      15.44 mi / 325 ft gain
      We started near the Bellair Golf Course and went south. When you go along the golf course, watch for pikas, coyotes, and fox.  It is a good idea to head South first, so that the winds propel you forward in the second half of your ride. We went down Indian Rocks Road and rode by the ocean - the ne...
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    • St. Petersburg, Florida

      Sawgrass Lake Park Trail

      5.0
      1.88 mi / 105 ft gain
      Sawgrass Lake Park Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near St. Petersburg, Florida.
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    Escape to the Sunshine

    VISIT FLORIDA, serves as Florida's official source for travel planning. What can be discovered beyond Florida’s 825 miles of beaches? How about 320 freshwater springs, 175 state parks, infinite mangrove tunnels and hidden caverns. Let your adventure begin. Follow Your Sunshine.

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