by Jenna Workman | Oct 11, 2024 | Florida State Parks
I woke up early and ready for a new day of exploration. I pulled up to John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park as soon as the gate opened. The good thing about being at the park when it first opens is that no one else is really around so I had the park all to myself. The...
by Jenna Workman | Oct 11, 2024 | Florida State Parks
I visited Apalachicola on New Year’s Day in search of the John Gorrie Museum State Park. Right away I found out that small, historic town was like many others, closed on a holiday. There were a couple of eateries and shops open but most businesses we not. I...
by Jenna Workman | Oct 11, 2024 | Florida State Parks
When I arrived at John D. MacArthur Beach State Park at 8:30 am, I spoke, at length, to the park ranger at the front gate and he strongly encouraged me to take the 10 a.m. tour of the park that was given each day. Usually I am not one to wait around but he was very...
by Jenna Workman | Oct 10, 2024 | Florida State Parks
Andrew and I were on a State Parking weekend when we came across a sign for Ichetucknee Springs State Park on our way to Troy Springs. We followed the signs to the park and we were led to the south entrance. Typically this is where all the tubing action takes place...
by Jenna Workman | Oct 10, 2024 | Florida State Parks
I was in search of Hugh Taylor Birch State Park and I was unsure if I was on the right path. I followed my GPS right into Ft. Lauderdale, people were every where. I could not imagine a state park being anywhere near where I was. Then all of a sudden I saw a sign and...
by Jenna Workman | Oct 9, 2024 | Florida State Parks
Honeymoon Island State Park is the most visited of all of the state parks. I did think it was a very beautiful park but I would not consider it to be my favorite one so far. It has great appeal to it – crystal clear water, soft sandy beach, fun rocks to frolic...
