Lake Kissimmee State Park will be the site of the Jethro Baits Team Bass fishing tournament. The tournament will be held on Saturday, May 22 from 5:30am – 3:00pm. You can visit the Jethro Baits website to download a register package. Lake Kissimmee is described as Florida’s third largest lake and the park offers many [...]
De Leon Springs State Park is located 6 miles north of DeLand and within an hours drive of Orlando. On January 9-10, from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. guests of the park will enjoy a Civil War encampment. This even will include showing how the soldiers drilled, slept and prepared their meals. For more information [...]
Visitors to Florida State Parks, including those in Central Florida near Orlando will be able to take advantage of the free admission to enter the parks on September 11-13 as part of the Statewide International Literacy Day on September 8th and National Library Card Signup Month. Simply bring a library card, library book, or [...]
If you visit Blue Spring State Park on Saturday, September 26, 2009, 7:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. you will be able to enjoy canoe and kayak races. You can contact the park for more information at 386-775-3663. Event info
De Leon Springs State Park will be hosting a children’s cane pole fishing tournament on Saturday, October 3, 2009 from 9:00 a.m – 12:00 p.m. This event is open to children 15 and under. Please contact the staff at 386-985-4212 or visit the park home page for additional details.
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection is encouraging Florida residents to take advantage of the natural, cultural and historic treasures that exist throughout the state. The Department has launched a 100 ways in 100 days campaign. Visit Department of Environment 100 ways in 100 days page
There are many State Parks near Orlando for residents and visitors of Florida to enjoy. The Florida Department of Environmental Protection listed 14 reasons why you will love visiting a State Park in Florida. The reasons include; mermaids, pancakes, weddings and bison. Visit the site to read all of the 14 reasons you should visit [...]
Rinehart Road/Crossings Trail: Lake Mary, Orlando Spruce Creek Canoe Trail: New Smyrna Beach Tomoka River Canoe Trail: Ormond Beach, Daytona Beach Wekiva River/Rock Springs Run Canoe Trail: Altamonte Springs, Orlando West Orange Trail: Apopka, Winter Garden, Orlando Withlacoochee River (South) Canoe Trail: Dunnellon, Brooksville www.dep.state.fl.us/gwt/guide/regions/eastcentral/eastcentral_region.htm
Trails-at-a-Glance Near Orlando Cady Way Trail: Orlando Cross Seminole Trail: Winter Springs, Orlando Econlockhatchee River Canoe Trail: Orlando, Oviedo General James A Van Fleet State Trail: Clermont, Polk City, Lakeland Hontoon Island State Park Trails: Deland Lake Minneola Scenic Trail/Clermont Trail: Clermont, Orlando Ocala National Forest – The [...]
Daily Educational Programs at Homosassa Springs Wildlife Park Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park 4150 S. Suncoast Blvd. Homosassa, FL 34446 (352) 628-5343 www.homosassasprings.org/Homosassa.cfm