A TRIP TO THE SPRINGS

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Florida’s spring parks and recreation areas offer visitors excellent locations for picnicking and camping. During the day, picnickers can swim and snorkel in the clear, cool waters of headsprings, walk along nature trails, and gaze deep underwater on glass-bottomed boat tours. At night, under a blanket of stars and enveloped with the sounds of nature, campers can have the springs to themselves.

Many spring parks offer cabins, tent camping and sites for RVs, as well as showers, convenience stores or concession stands. you will also be able o find canoe, kayak, and snorkel rentals at the water’s edge at several spring parks. Here I will share with you my backpacking checklist for a camping trip to the  Floridian springs along with a list of a few of Florida’s most beautiful springs to visit.

10 Springs in Florida For The Nature Lover to Visit:

  1. Three Sisters Spring – Crystal River
  2. Weeki Wachee Springs State Park, Spring Hill
  3. Rainbow Springs State Park, Dunellon
  4. Rock Springs, Apopka
  5. Ichetucknee Springs State Park, Fort White
  6. Ginnie Springs, High Springs
  7. Blue Springs State Park, Orange City
  8. Silver Glen Springs, Ocala National Forest
  9. Alexander Springs, Ocala National Forest
  10. Peacock Springs, Live Oak, FL

 

More About Florida’s Springs

Remember! Protecting Florida’s springs is everyone’s job. Each of us can play a role by helping reduce groundwater pollution and decrease water consumption.

Protecting springs begins at home with simple steps like installing low-flow plumbing fixtures, landscaping with native plants and reducing or eliminating use of fertilizers in the yard. You can also take action to support local land planning initiatives designed to protect springs.

Take Action to Protect Springs

  • Get involved in local planning and land use issues to protect sinkholes and other land in springsheds. Your voice counts!
  • Encourage and support the county and city leaders to make stormwater and land use decisions that will safeguard the groundwater flowing to our springs.
  • Support your water management district in protecting groundwater.
  • Help teach others about groundwater issues and responsible landscaping. Volunteer and become an advocate for a spring.
  • The next time you visit a spring with your children, explain the importance of protecting these beautiful natural resources.

Hey! Nature lover in Miami

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When someone talks about the city of Miami we usually think about the colorful art deco buildings, the trendsetting nightclubs, and of course the crowded but always glamorous south beach, but believe it or not the Magic City of the Sunshine State has also a lot to offer to those who enjoy nature. Today I will list the top 10 spots to visit and  outdoor activities for those who want to scape the crazy nightlife, crowded malls and the traffic of Miami.

  1. Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden

  2. Picnic day. There are many parks in Miami where you can enjoy a day under the sun with family and friends, even your furry companions. What is great about some of these parks is that they are located near the bay and if luck is on your side you may encounter manatees or even dolphins
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  3. Rent a Citi Bikes and go on a ride to the Design District, Wynwood and now that the venetian is open you can go to Miami Beach while enjoying a beautiful view

  4. Go snorkeling and explore the Biscayne Bay like never before

  5. Dive into history at Biscayne National Park’s Maritime Heritage Trail

  6. Sunset and moonlight kayak adventure

  7. Sample fruits, nuts, and spices from around the world at The Fruit and Spice Parkimg_3985
  8. Enjoy hiking, off-read biking and picnicking at Oleta River State Park

  9. Early morning jog by the beach near Lincoln Road Mallmiami-boardwalk

Explore nature trails at Matheson Hammock Park Beach

Be sure to let me know in the comment section down below what you thought of my first post, what would you like to see next and if you have been to any of these places. Remember to like and to share. Have a SoFlo day!