Visit Florida - Worth the Drive 2008 - (Page 16) 16 WWW.AAA.COM/ VISITFLORIDA >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> River Country FAST FACTS Start: White Springs End: Suwannee Stats: 193 miles; 4 hrs., 30 min. Where the Suwannee, Steinhatchee and Aucilla rivers flow, you’ll find the heart of Florida’s Southern hospitality. Experience life at a relaxed pace in friendly North Central Florida river towns. Stroll downtown Lake City, admire Madison’s architecture and grab your paddle for a kayaking trip in White Springs. 1 Day 1: White Springs/Lake City PHOTOS: (1) Suwannee River (2) White Springs shopping (3) Cracker homestead On the Suwannee River Wilderness Trail (800-868-9914, www.floridastateparks.org/ wilderness), paddle a well-staked out path down the famed Florida river. Depending on water levels, the Suwannee may surprise you with rapids – and waterfalls. At Big Shoals State Park (386-397-4331, www.floridastateparks.org), >>> The town of White Springs, just off of I-75, is known for its grand Victorian homes and mossdraped live oaks. History meets the outdoors in this riverfront village surrounded by hiking, biking and paddling trails. 2 3 http://WWW.AAA.COM/VISITFLORIDA http://www.floridastateparks.org/wilderness http://www.floridastateparks.org/wilderness http://www.floridastateparks.org
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