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    Wayside Park

    4.0 (1 review)
    Closed 7:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Ponce de Leon Springs State Park

    Ponce de Leon Springs State Park

    4.6
    (48 reviews)
    6.4 mi

    Another one of our beautiful state parks rich in history!…read more Besides coming here for the old sugar, mill and pancake experience, definitely walk around and experience the Park itself! When we went, we did the boat tour as well, it was pretty cheap for an hour tour and we got to experience the beautiful nature and wildlife. Afterwards, we went swimming in the little lake area, which was extremely refreshing!

    Not knowing what to expect.... We were visiting Santa Rosa…read moreBeach and tropical storm Bertha came rolling through. We decided to take an excursion north of the emerald coast and found this charming little lake. It is first come first serve based on the parking situation. We were fortunate to arrive there around noon and allowed in for $4 per car to go into the parking lot and then walked about 200 feet to a small beach with a few benches, a couple of tables on the beach (state park style) and also a covered picnic area. The small beach had a walkway to another area which was the jump in/dive in area of the spring fed lake. The water was cool, but definitely swimmable as there were warm currents mixed with the cold currents from the spring. Reportedly, the water is too cool for alligators which are found more at the mouth of the river feeding this area. We spent around an hour just floating around in the area. Didn't feel cold while in the water (outside temp 84 degrees). People had floaties, tubes, and even paddle boards. There were a few scuba divers as well! Bring your snorkels and other floatation equipment if you want to spend time just floating and looking a the bottom for some interesting scenery under water.

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    Falling Waters State Park

    Falling Waters State Park

    4.3
    (63 reviews)
    30.3 mi

    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 .

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