Florida Outdoor Getaways 2008 - (Page 20) listings ATTRACTIONS Northwest Cruises & Tours Dolphin Cruise Southern Star Glass Bottom Boat www.dolphin-sstar.com HarborWalk Village and Marina, Harbor Boulevard (Hwy. 98 E.), Destin, 888-424-7217. Dolphin watch aboard the Southern Star glass bottom boat. A relaxing tour of dolphin habitats. Allow 2 hours. $$-$$$ Ê Big Lagoon State Park FloridaStateParks.org 12301 Gulf Beach Hwy., Pensacola, 850-492-1595. Enjoy wildlife viewing, outdoor recreation and camping on the north shore of Big Lagoon. $ Éi Point Washington State Forest www.fl-dof.com 5865 E. Hwy. 98, Santa Rosa Beach, 850-231-5800. The Point Washington State Forest has two trail systems available for hiking and mountain biking. Blackwater River State Forest www.fl-dof.com 11650 Munson Hwy., Milton, 850-957-6140. Florida’s second largest state forest, known for its longleaf pine/ wiregrass ecosystem. Ponce De Leon Springs State Park FloridaStateParks.org 2860 Ponce de Leon Springs Rd., south of U.S. 90 on Country Road 181A, Ponce De Leon, 850-836-4281. Named for Florida’s first Spanish explorer, the spring’s 68-degree water is refreshing on a hot day. $ Éi Lady Anderson Dining Yacht www.ladyanderson.com 5550 N. Lagoon Dr., Panama City Beach, 800-360-0510. Dinner/dance cruise Weds., Fri., Sat.; Country Comedy Show Tues.; Gospel music cruise Thurs. Buffet dinner. Allow 2.5 hours. $$$-$$$$$ Blackwater River State Park FloridaStateParks.org 7720 Deaton Bridge Rd., Harold, 850-983-5363. One of the purest sand-bottom rivers in the nation, a great place to swim, fish and canoe. $ Éi St. Andrews State Park FloridaStateParks.org 4607 State Park Ln., off S.R. 392, Panama City, 850-233-5140. Sugar white sand and emerald waters make this one of the world’s best beaches. Camp Helen State Park FloridaStateParks.org 23937 Panama City Beach Pkwy., Panama City Beach, 850-233-5059. Bordered by the Gulf and Lake Powell, one of the largest coastal dune lakes in Florida. Éi Pirates Landing & Tiki Hut www.dontwishfish.com 275 Timber Island Rd., Carrabelle, 850-697-4331. Pirates Landing at Timber Island is a deep-water resort and gateway to the legendary gulf fishing off Carrabelle. $ Ê É Éi St. George Island State Park FloridaStateParks.org/stgeorgeisland 1900 E. Gulf Beach Dr., St. George Island, 850-927-2111. Nine miles of undeveloped beaches and Gulf waters provide the perfect setting for a quiet getaway. $ É Éi SunQuest Cruises (SOLARIS) www.sunquestcruises.com Baytowne Marina, Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort, Destin, 850-650-2519. Dine, dance and cruise aboard Solaris, the area’s premier dining and entertainment yacht. Allow at least 2 hours. $$$$$ Ê Constitution Convention Museum State Park FloridaStateParks.org 200 Allen Memorial Way, Port St. Joe, 850-229-8029. Museum depicts Florida’s first State Constitution Convention in 1838. Éi St. Joseph Peninsula State Park FloridaStateParks.org 8899 Cape San Blas Rd., off 30A, Port St. Joe, 850-227-1327. Gulf Coast beauty, award-winning beaches, wilderness and fishing. Great birding. Modern cabins. $ Ê É Éi Deer Lake State Park FloridaStateParks.org 6721 E. C.R. 30A, Santa Rosa Beach, 850-231-0337. A long boardwalk stretches over dunes to a pristine beach with emerald and turquoise waters. $ Fishing Capt. Anderson’s Marina www.captandersonsmarina.com 5550 N. Lagoon Dr., Panama City Beach, 800-874-2415. Offering deep-sea fishing, private sport fishing, evening dinner cruises, Shell Island/dolphin cruises. Snorkel and dive trips. Tarkiln Bayou Preserve State Park FloridaStateParks.org 12301 Gulf Beach Hwy., Pensacola, 850-492-1595. This wet prairie is home to almost 100 endangered species, including carnivorous pitcher plants. Éi Eden Gardens State Park FloridaStateParks.org County Road 395, Point Washington, 850-231-4214. Experience the elegance of Louis XVI furniture in the park’s renovated two-story house, built in 1897. Allow 45 minutes. Ê Ë Éi Tate’s Hell State Forest www.fl-dof.com 290 Airport Rd., Carrabelle, 850-697-3734. For the outdoor enthusiast, the recreation opportunities are endless in Tate’s Hell State Forest. Ê Charter Boat Chulamar www.chulamar.com 11025 Manatee Dr., Pensacola, 850-492-1099. Dolphin cruises and fishing trips. Specializing in walk-ons. Reservations required. $$$$$ Falling Waters State Park FloridaStateParks.org 1130 State Park Rd., off S.R. 77A, Chipley, 850-638-6130. Trees line the boardwalk leading to Florida’s tallest waterfall, which drops 73 feet into a sinkhole. Éi Three Rivers State Park FloridaStateParks.org 7908 Three Rivers Park Rd., State Road 271, 2 miles north of Sneads, 850-482-9006. Fish, camp, picnic and hike in a wooded wonderland on the shores of Lake Seminole. Modern cabin. $ Destin Fishing Charter Service www.destinfishingcharters.net 3871 Indian Trl., 3F, Destin, 850-685-1396. Destin, known as the world’s luckiest fishing village, offers world-class fishing year ’round. Allow up to a full day. Florida Caverns State Park FloridaStateParks.org/floridacaverns 3345 Caverns Rd., Marianna, 850-482-9598. The cave has formations of limestone stalactites, stalagmites, flowstones and draperies. Allow up to 1 hour. Ê Éi Fishin’ Chix, LLC www.fishinchix.com 600 S. Barracks St., Ste. 210, Pensacola, 850-916-4444. Reel women fish. Fishin’ Chix is a first for the Pensacola area; a fishing club just for women. Topsail Hill Preserve State Park FloridaStateParks.org 7525 W. Scenic Hwy. 30A, Santa Rosa Beach, 850-267-0299. Three miles of white sand beaches bordered by dunes over 25 feet tall. Cozy, one-bedroom bungalows. $ Ê Éi Fred Gannon Rocky Bayou State Park FloridaStateParks.org/rockybayou 4281 S.R. 20, Niceville, 850-833-9144. “A hidden paradise on the bayou.” Camping, fishing, hiking, boating, canoeing, kayaking and much more. $-$$$$$ miss Nautica Inc. 202 California Dr. N.E., Fort Walton Beach, 850-699-8672. Destinflcharters, the best in gulf coast fishing. Group, corporate, or private fishing trips. Torreya State Park FloridaStateParks.org 2576 N.W. Torreya Park Rd., Bristol, 850-643-2674. High bluffs overlook the Apalachicola River. Challenging trails on hilly terrain. Great birding. $ Ê Éi Ê Éi Grayton Beach State Park FloridaStateParks.org 357 Main Park Rd., Santa Rosa Beach, 850-231-4210. Gulf Coast beauty with award-winning beaches, hiking and bicycling trails and modern cabins. $ Éi Moorings Marina www.mooringsseachange.com 1000 U.S. Hwy. 98, Carrabelle, 850-697-2800. Carrabelle’s largest marina, it anchors the riverfront and is a haven for captains and boaters plying the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway. Watersports Action On Blackwater Canoe Rental & Campgrounds www.actiononblackwater.com 6293 Hwy. 4 W., Baker, 850-537-2997. Canoes, kayaks and tubes rented from half-day to overnight trips up to three days on Blackwater River. Allow up to 3 days. Henderson Beach State Park FloridaStateParks.org/hendersonbeach 17000 Emerald Coast Pkwy., Destin, 850-837-7550. Sugar white sand, emerald green water, camping, swimming, fishing, nature trails, family fun and more. $-$$$$$ É Éi Osprey Charters/Capt. Greg Burnett www.fishosprey.com 3824 Hatteras Ln., Bay Point Marina, Panama City Beach, 850-233-1959. Light tackle with live bait for trout, redfish, mackerel, jacks, tarpon, sharks and more. Fly fishing. John Gorrie Museum State Park FloridaStateParks.org 46 Sixth St., off U.S. 98, Apalachicola, 850-653-9347. Exhibits about Apalachicola and John Gorrie, a physician who invented the ice-making machine. $ Éi White Knuckle Charters www.captjoshrozier.com 7738 Grundy St., Pensacola, 850-206-9062. White Knuckle Charters Pensacola inshore/nearshore guide service. IGFA Certified Guide. $$$-$$$$$ Adventures Unlimited Outdoor Center www.adventuresunlimited.com 8974 Tomahawk Landing Rd., Milton, 800-239-6864. Canoe, kayak and tube on crystal-clear spring-fed streams. Family resort: cabins, lodges, full hookups. Allow at least 1.5 hours. $$$-$$$$ Ê Oaks by the Bay www.floridacommunitydevelopment.org/fct/parks West 10th Street and Chestnut Avenue, Panama City, 850-872-3199. A five-acre park located on beautiful St. Andrews Bay. Majestic oak trees provide shade. State Parks & Public Lands Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve www.dep.state.fl.us/coastal/sites/apalachicola 350 Carroll St., Eastpoint, 850-670-4783. This site has a nature center with natural history, cultural history, aquariums, nature trail and exhibits. Allow 1 hour. Blackwater Canoe Rental & Sales www.blackwatercanoe.com 6974 Deaton Bridge Rd., Milton, 800-967-6789. The Blackwater River is the “only pristine sand river left in the United States.” Canoe, tube and kayak trips. $$$-$$$$ Perdido Key State Park FloridaStateParks.org 15301 Perdido Key Dr., off S.R. 292, Pensacola, 850-492-1595. This barrier island features white sand beaches and rolling dunes covered with sea oats. $ Éi Bald Point State Park FloridaStateParks.org 146 Box Cut Rd., Alligator Point, 850-349-9146. A natural area with white sand beaches, coastal marshes, pine flatwoods and oak thickets. Éi Pine Log State Forest www.fl-dof.com 5583-A Longleaf Rd., Ebro, 850-535-2888. Provides excellent wildlife viewing on many of its hiking trails. Camping area overlooks a freshwater lake. $-$$ Daly’s Dock & Dive Center www.dalysdock.com 301 Monument Ave., Port St. Joe, 850-229-6330. If it’s for under or on the water, you’ll find it at Daly’s. 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