by Jenna Workman | Jun 5, 2025 | Florida State Parks
My visit to the Ochlockonee River brief but nice. I wandered around a bit by the waters edge ogling at Mother Nature. I was amazed by how low the water was. I wasn’t sure if that part of the state was in a drought or if that was just how the parks looked at that...
by Jenna Workman | Jun 5, 2025 | Florida State Parks
Natural Bridge is the site of the 2nd largest Civil War battle in Florida & they have a beautiful monument there to commemorate the solders that won. The park is not large but it was very pretty. As soon as I got out of the car, I had a calming come over me....
by Jenna Workman | Jun 5, 2025 | Florida State Parks
I was super excited to visit Myakka River State Park for many reasons. I heard it was so beautiful, lots of wildlife, & a really neat canopy walk in the trees. I started my adventure in the little museum at the entrance & then followed the road over to the...
by Jenna Workman | Jun 5, 2025 | Florida State Parks
Manatee Springs State Park was very unique because it had a extremely long boardwalk, 800 feet, that led to the spring. I say it was unique because the spring was not the highlight of the park to me, the walk to it was. Because I am not a skilled hiker, the idea of...
by Jenna Workman | Jun 5, 2025 | Florida State Parks
The road to get to the park was long and I will say, I felt disappointed when I arrived at Okeechobee Battlefield. I thought I was lost, at first, as I drove through a neighborhood but then I arrived at the field. I wandered around for minutes, read the plaque and hit...
by Jenna Workman | Jun 5, 2025 | Florida State Parks
I felt flutters of joy when I pulled into O’Leno State Park. It was by far the highlight of my day, even before stepping out of my car. I let the park lead the way & it took me to all the places I needed to see. The 1st thing I came across was a suspension bridge,...
