There are lots of Florida State Parks near Jacksonville where you can explore, hike, picnic, camp, and kids can earn a Junior Ranger Badge.
If you’re looking for a place to camp with the kids, Florida State Parks offer great sites, clean amenities, and tons of fun. Want to do some hiking? There are tons of great trails you can explore. Many of them are kid friendly and are a great way to let kids roam and burn off some steam.
Don’t forget to pick up a Junior Ranger Book during your visit. This program is completely free for kids and can help little ones learn more about the parks.
Living in Jacksonville, we are lucky to be so close to so many amazing places and gorgeous state parks. One of our favorites winter day trips from Jacksonville is Blue Springs State Park in Orange City, FL near Orlando. Why visit Blue Springs State Park this winter you ask? Because during the colder months hundreds […]
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We love our local Jacksonville parks, and one of the great things about them is that most of them are free to visit. With lots of great National Park sites and Florida State Parks in North Florida, you might want to take notice of the free National & State Park admission days so you can
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Just south of Gainesville is one of my favorite State Parks in Florida, Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park. Abundant wildlife, over thirty miles of nature trails, and a real feeling of Old Florida await you at this 23,000 acre park. Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park is one of Florida states largest parks and the only
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We are lucky, in North Florida there are so many great camping options just a short drive from home. O’Leno State Park in High Springs, Florida is definitely a hidden gem many may not know about. Located right on the Santa Fe River, O’Leno has multiple trails from 1 mile to 6 miles in length,
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Boneyard Beach is one of the many hidden treasures you will find in northeast Florida. While Jacksonville is home to many popular beaches, it’s one of the most unique beaches you can find in the area, and one of our favorite beaches in North Florida. Where is Boneyard Beach? Boneyard Beach is located off the A1A
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