Falling Waters State Park initially felt a bit small when we arrived, but as we continued to…read moreexplore, we quickly realized it was much larger than we first assumed. Our first stop, of course, was the sinkholes and waterfall. While the waterfall itself felt a little underwhelming considering it's described as the highest waterfall in the state, the experience was still quite serene. Hearing the water drop, feeling the cool breeze from the running water, and simply pausing to take it all in made the stop worthwhile. We were a bit disappointed to find that parts of the trail system were closed off, which limited some of our planned exploration. That said, we kept walking and were able to find other trails to enjoy. We ended up wandering around for about two hours, though we know we didn't get to see everything the park has to offer. One of my favorite unexpected features was the dedicated bat habitat area, which was both interesting and unique. Overall, it's a peaceful park with more to discover than meets the eye, and a nice place to spend a couple of hours exploring nature.

Decent parking and lots of open space. We went when it was cold but it was beautiful and quiet…read more There are sinkholes campsites and clean restrooms and it's not to pricey to go for the day. 5$ for our truck :) not a ton of "hiking" per say but really fun nature trails to keep you busy. Nice little tucked away gem here in Florida .

I've always loved this trail. It's best walked when the weather is nice because it can get muggy…read more Excellent elevation considering it's still Florida. The last time I went in Jan 2026, I did notice that the markings/blazes to follow the trail were a little on the dull side. They can stand to be redone.

I have to admit, this is a brutal trail! I spent 5 hours exploring & admiring the beauty! I even…read morelost a dear item, given to me by a family member...if anyone finds a gold wrapped moss agate pendulum, please give it a good home!Look forward to doing it again soon!

This is a Jackson county landmark with beautiful water, clean facilities and great family time…read more It's a must-visit swimming spot if you're a local or just passing through!

One of our favorite springs to visit when we are in the area. Always a great time. There is a…read moreshallow area for the young ones to enjoy the water. A wonderful spot to bring the family. There are a lot of activities you can do in the park from kayaking, swimming, diving board, slide, volleyball. Definitely worth checking out!

If you've never been to the Florida caverns being that there even is any caverns in the state of…read moreFlorida is pretty awesome and unique the experience is always exciting and fun. I've been to this cave a few times over the last 15 years.. and every time I've come, there's always something different about it. When you first get to the cave, be prepared to stop and pay five dollars to enter the state park this is probably one of the only cons about the whole place. I don't know why the state park doesn't include admission to the park along with your admission to the caves, all in one. . At any route five dollars per car load to enter the state park after driving some twists and turns you come up to the visitor center. Don't be discouraged by everybody coming out in sweatshirts or hoodies I was informed by our tour guide that these items would not be needed as the cave is a Balmy 65° all year round. We scheduled our tour online, which showed up three hours early. They're scheduling physically at the place is different from their scheduling online we showed up with the intentions of waiting around for two hours before our tour and was told by the visitor center. There was a tour leaving in five minutes if you want to jump on that one and I gladly accepted . We joined the tour group of about 25 people and Jack was our guide. A local FSU university student. He did a phenomenal job explaining that to the caves along with a lot of humor to make it more enjoyable. After a short three minute walk from the visitor center down to the entrance of the caverns at a depth between 60 and 100 feet underground.. you emerge in a area on a slight incline, surrounded by slag mites, and slag types. As you walk through the cave, your reminded that overtime, the cave changes, especially after hurricane Michael came through in 2018. The caverns apparently filled completely up to the ceiling and along with it brought several tons of sand into the caverns, which all had to be excavated by hand looking at the massive case system seems like such a daunting task, but with the help of volunteers from FSU in the surrounding area, they were able to get it done in three months time. Back to the caverns as you meandering your way throughout your showing multiple different formation names all of which I can't remember, and you come upon the original entrance to the caverns Jack explained to us the former owner of the caverns and their intended use as a tourist trap before eventually turning hands over to the Florida conservation corps.. the walk through the caverns just about 3/4 of a mile before emerging back out the other side and tour. I didn't wanna leave because it was so extremely hot the day that I went outside and being inside, the cave felt so much more relaxing.. Overall, it's a very unique experience . I highly recommend anybody that hasn't been to go to it. You will not be disappointed in anyway.. it's also very good for children as well. I had my eight year-old with me and they learned a lot..

Florida Caverns State Park is located in Marianna, FL, 68 miles northwest of Tallahassee. It's $5…read moreper vehicle entry into the park and then it's $16 for a guided underground cave tour. Tours last around 45 minutes and they run throughout the day from 9am - 4pm Central Standard Time. A limited number of cave tour reservations can be made online ahead of time at floridacaverns.com. This cave tour is pretty straightforward. You enter 65 feet below the surface into 8 illuminated rooms learning insights into limestone formations, mineral deposits, rock columns and fossilized shells. A lot of the rooms are colorful exhibiting a sort of glow in the dark appearance. The tour guide gives background and history into what makes the caverns unique and how they came into existence. Once the cave tour is completed, a great way to continue your visit is by driving 2 miles down the road (within park limits) to check out Blue Hole Spring. This has to be one of the least talked about springs I discovered in all of Florida. An absolute hidden gem, the Blue Hole is a tucked away swimming treasure that lights up turquoise blue colors when the sun is shining. Refreshing off in these waters was the best part about the park visit and quickly put my cave tour experience in the rear view mirror. The waters of Blue Hole Spring are incredibly translucent even while continuing the 2-mile flow through the woods and connecting with the Chipola River. Some extras at the park are...overnight camping for $20, hiking trails, picnic pavilions and launching canoes and kayaks. Overall, Florida Caverns State Park can be a worthwhile stop when visiting Marianna, Florida, with a combination of cave exploring, swimming at Blue Hole Spring and spending time in nature.

A little off the beaten path is Torreya SP. If you are looking for peace and quiet while camping…read morethis park is for you. A small campground with 30 sites, 2 yurts and one cracker cabin. Bath facilities are on the older side but very clean with excellent water pressure and HOT water. The camp hosts, while we were there, were very friendly, helpful and informative. Sites 1-9 are on the narrow side and close with little privacy between sites. Site 10 is the cracker cabin. Sites 11-15 are longer with better tree coverage between sites. Sites 16-30 are wider and spaced apart better. Electric and water hookup. Dump station nearby. Steep hiking trails. We were there in March and we were warned about the many copperhead snakes. We saw one a a hike as it crossed our path. Also there is a need to check for ticks after being in woods. Plan to visit the Gregory House which is located in the park. It is an old 1849 home decorated with period furniture and worth the visit. Tours are on certain days and time. Cost is $3. We had views of some beautiful sunsets to end our days. It is about a 20-30 minute ride into Bristol for any supplies you may need as there is no camp store. Campground host sells ice and firewood- cost during our stay was $5.

Today I decided to venture out and explore what is still standing in their national landmarks...read more

Closed when we went there. Blountstown really should have a grassroots effort to rally around this…read moretreasure and biking trail, railroad museum, and polishing up the downtown area to make it a full day invitation to those traveling an hour or more to visit. The police department is chained up, bike trail bridge blocked off and garbage everywhere. But there is a brand new sidewalk from the main road going nowhere. With pride and proper priorities this place could be exceptional! Wishing you all the best.

This is a first class historical attraction. It matches the big city pioneer exhibits down in…read moreLargo, Bradenton, Christmas and elsewhere. I was shocked by the size of many of the buildings and the attention to detail not just in the preservation of the buildings exterior but in the interior fixings. If you are traveling in the Florida Panhandle, this is a place to look up. Call ahead since hours are limited.

Tony and I went over to Shell Point Beach off the Gulf Coast in Florida near our Airbnb. This beach…read morehas a lot of condos and senior citizens communities. It was free to go to beach it's open sunrise to sundown. There is plenty of parking and public restrooms but no lifeguards so you swim at your own risk. Very lovely beach with some shells. Definitely recommend and will go back when in the area.

Originally we were going to go to another beach, but we wound up at Shell Point Beach due to time…read moreconstraints. It was practically sunset and the day was nearly done, so four of us went and just ate snacks and chatted the night away until we got kicked out. Beach is small, water is blah, but the views are lovely and the wind in my hair felt nice. We managed to snag a table right in front of the action and we saw many people pass us by. Coming from Miami, a beach like this one is unlike anything I've seen before. It's not crazy full of people doing who knows how many things at once. In all honesty, I only wish I had brought a paper and pen with me. It was the type of scene that gave me inspiration to write.

Not really a business but something fun to seek out and find when you're in Dothan Alabama!read more

Yup it's small. Don't blink or you'll miss it. Our van was longer than the block. We found this as…read morewe were passing through

Business is over. Let the fun begin. If you have a friend…read morenamed Jasper, in Tallahassee, you're going fishing! The only spot he'll let me give away is in this park. I can tell you it's almost 900 acres large and they've groomed over 20 miles for trails. You'll have to find the sweet spot where the fishes are biting on your own. This is evidently a big equestrian hang. It just gets better and better. We don't ride but we sure love to visit! We took a couple of hikes here. With the existing canopy comes shade and comfortable strolls. We normally struggle to breathe in Fla. but with that shade and plenty of water (plus it's fall), we had no trouble at all. Cyclists and joggers have designated paths. They're dog friendly. They have restrooms at the trailheads and best off all....it's free! I would count on seeing us again. 11/24

Beautiful and very widespread park that has wide grass fields horse riding biking trails and hiking…read moretrails. I ran a trail years ago so it was nice to be back and hike a trail with my dog

Dothan Kiwanis Park and Trail was a great discovery while in the city of Dothan, Alabama. What a…read morepleasant walking path. With the birds chirping their morning song and the serene ambiance of walking this paved path amongst the trees, it was easy to displace the reality of being in a decent sized city for a bit. In addition to the walking trail, there is also a children's playground, a pavilion, a few picnic tables, a fitness area, and a decent sized parking lot. I would definitely recommend this pleasant walking trail and with it lit with street lights every few yards, I believe that it is open until ten o'clock at night. Go check it out for yourself, I am confident that you will not be disappointed. Overall, I will give it five stars. It is not a huge area, but Dothan Kiwanis Park and Trail proves that good things can come in small packages.

This park and trail is AWESOME! It is connected to the back of Westgate Park near the Angel of…read moreHope. This trail system is all intertwined with each other so you get miles and miles of trails. There are parts that are for bicycles and other parts that are just for hiking. You can bring your dogs if they are leashed. They have a couple of trash bins and plastic poo bags on the trail. The trail is marked with milage markers. At the main parking lot there is a small pavilion with picnic tables and a small but intriguing playground. When I was there a few families were playing. This part is definitely worth a visit. Plenty of parking. Get outside!