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This preserve is 32,128 acres in size and is located between Cedar Key and Yankeetown, FL. There are many salt marshes, wooded islands and tidal creeks in this park, making it an outdoor lover's Eden. Open from 8am to sunset 365 days a year.
Address: P.O. Box 187 Cedar Key FL USA 32625
 1 352 543-5567
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There are interpretive panels throughout this park that explain the process of making sugar. The original plantation house was destroyed in 1864 by union blockaders, however there is enough history here to entice visitors into learning more of the history of the area.
Address: 3400 North Museum Point Crystal River FL USA 34428
1 352 795-3817
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The Crystal River Archaeological State Park features an on-going excavation of local archaic sites in an effort to better undertsand the history of this area. Visitors are encouraged to join in and experience a controlled dig, however those interested parties are asked to call ahead and book a spot.
Address: 3400 North Museum Point Crystal River FL USA 34428
1 352 795-3817
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Manatee Springs puts forth up to 117 million gallons of water a day, which feeds into the Suwannee River. This 2,444-acre park is ideal for swimming and diving, canoeing or kayaking. Hiking is also available on a trail system that runs through the park.
Address: 11650 Northwest 115th Street Chiefland FL USA 32626
1 352 493-6072
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Named for its luscious vegetation, Green Swamp is a 870-sq mi recreation area and wildlife preserve which is easily accessible from Lakeland and Dade City. The headwaters of four significant rivers—Withlacoochee, Hillsborough, Ocklawaha and Peace—intersect in the park, which is also home to 330 species of wildlife. Some of the activities that people do here are fishing, hiking, biking, horseback riding, canoing and much more.
Address: Between Lakeland and Dade City . FL USA
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Aside from swimming, paddleboat rentals, picnicking and hiking, Fort Cooper State Park also provides a Pavillion and Recreation Hall that are available to rent. Located in Inverness, FL.
Address: 3100 South Old Floral City Road Inverness FL USA 34450
1 352 726-0315
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Rainbow Springs State Park is found about 15 miles northeast of Crystal River, FL. Popular attractions at this park include swimming, canoeing, snorkelling or walking through the gardens and looking for the natural inhabitants of the park.
Address: 19158 Southwest 81st Street Dunnellon FL USA 34432
1 352 465-8555
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The Withlacoochee Trail is a 46-mile stretch of retired railroad track that can be used for hiking, biking or horseback riding. An annual bike ride is held on this trail, and people from all over the state travel to take part in this event.
Address: 3100 South Old Floral City Road Inverness FL USA 34450
1 352 726-0315
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Dedicated to St. Clair Whitman, the first operator of the Cedar Key Museum, the Cedar Key Museum State Park features Mr. Whitman's collections of Timucuan Indian artifacts, antique glassware and sea shells. Mr. Whitman's house is also on-site, and limited tours are available.
Address: 12231 Southwest 166 Court Cedar Key FL USA 32625
1 352 543-5350
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Over 80 acres of scrub was removed from this park in an attempt to restore the natural habitat and benefit the local plants and animals. Located in Cedar Key, FL.
Address: P.O. Box 187 Cedar Key FL USA 32625
1 352 543-5567
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This park was established to commemorate an epic battle in the Second Seminole War. There are monuments, trails and a replica of a log barricade on display for visitors' edification.
Address: 7200 South Battlefield Drive Bushnell FL USA 33513
1 352 793-4781
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This park offers ranger guided bike tours along the 31.7 mile paved nature trail. The trail is built on land that at one time was a railway line, and connects three Florida counties and five communities along its route.
Address: 11650 Northwest 115th Street Chiefland FL USA 32626
1 352 493-6072
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