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Did you know?
Seminole County holds the record for
longest alligator in Florida-a 14 ft.
5/8 inch male from Lake Monroe.
features seven springs with underwater caves and caverns. While the
springs are prime for scuba diving-and visitors can take dive training
or get PADI-certified-other activities include swimming, snorkeling,
paddling and river tubing.
Kathryn Abbey Hanna Park,
courtesy of Visit Jacksonville
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On Everglades Area Tours, travelers explore the
Wilderness Waterway section of Everglades National Park
and Ten Thousand Islands by kayak. These ecotours
take paddlers around white-sand beaches, next to manatees and
NorthStar Acres also takes travelers on guided trail rides through
dolphins and into the heart of the park. For those interested in
the Goethe State Forest, which range from 1.5- to 3-, 5- or 6-hour
longer trips, the company also offers multi-day kayak camping and
rides. The main portion of the forest is in Levy County and it is one
fishing trips from November to April.
of the top spots to go trail riding in the state.
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Cave divers and swimmers will love diving into Madison
Blue Spring's crystal-clear spring pool on the banks of the
Withlacoochee River. Located in Madison Blue Spring
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Travelers interested in a fishing vacation need look no further
than Charlotte Harbor & the Gulf Islands, also known as
the "Tarpon Capital of the World," where Charlotte Harbor
and Boca Grande Pass are the top places to catch this game fish.
State Park in Madison County, the 25-ft.-deep basin features an
direct travelers right to the spots where the fish are biting. The best
would rather remain above water, the spring is also great for canoeing
time to reel in a tarpon is between April and October, and the area
and kayaking, as well as wildlife watching. Divers can also visit
hosts tarpon tournaments in the spring. What makes this region
Ginnie Springs, on the Santa Fe River in Gilchrist County, which
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The area features more than 25 professional fishing guides that can
underwater cave and a wooden access platform. For guests who
one of the top sportfishing destinations in the world is that Charlotte
Tallahassee has a tremendous opportunity thanks to its outdoor recreation resources
and proximity to nearly 18 million people in Florida, Georgia and Alabama that enjoy
outdoor recreation. Launching the Trailahassee.com website certainly helps since it
provides a personal guide with map views and GPS functionality to nearly 600 miles of
trails designed for outdoor enthusiasts. Quite frankly, nowhere in Florida has the quality,
quantity and variety of trails that are available in Tallahassee-running, hiking, paddling
and equestrian. Other places may compete favorably in one category or another, but
Tallahassee offers quality outdoor experiences for a wide range of interests."
Lee Daniel, Executive Director, Visit Tallahassee
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