Things to Do, Food and Drink, Visitor Services | NORTH KEY TO SYMBOLS: d = Beach wheelchairs available in some locations d I = Guide or information for travelers with disabilities = Certified Visitor Information Centers Paddling Adventures -Ichetucknee Springs Ponce De Leon Springs State Park ichetuckneesprings.com 12087 SW US 27, Fort White, 386-497-1500 The only tube, kayak, canoe and stand up paddleboard rental inside Ichetucknee Springs State Park. FloridaStateParks.org/park/ponce-de-leon-springs 2860 State Park Rd, Ponce De Leon Springs, 850-836-4281 Take a dip in the cool, clear waters, which remain 68 degrees, or walk through the hardwood forest. Rooterville Animal Sanctuary rooterville.org 5579 Darwood St, Melrose, 386-661-2287 Rooterville is a beautiful, safe and compassionate refuge to over 400 rescued farm animals. See ad on page 32. Reader Response 15 Palatka-to-Lake Butler State Trail Price’s Scrub floridastateparks.org/trail/Palatka-Lake-Butler 6065 Twin Lakes Rd, Keystone Heights, 352-473-4701 47-mile trail situated in one of the most picturesque areas of Florida. dI floridastateparks.org/trail/Prices-Scrub 9555 NW Hwy 320, Micanopy, 352-466-3397 A 9.5-mile trail system provides equestrians, hikers and cyclists. SailTime -St. Augustine Sailing Pumpkin Hill Creek Preserve State Park floridastateparks.org/park/pumpkin-hill 13802 Pumpkin Hill Rd, Jacksonville, 904-696-5980 This state park protects one of the largest contiguous areas of coastal uplands remaining in Duval. dI rainbowspringspark.com PO Box 2999, Lake City, 352-465-3211 Tube or kayak down the beautiful year-round 72-degree Rainbow River through Nature Quest. sta-sail.com 3076 Harbor Dr, St. Augustine, 904-829-0648 Sailing charters (two hours, sunset, half-day, full-day and multi-day), ASA Sailing school, and SailTime. See ad on page 33. Reader Response 14 Palatka-to-St. Augustine State Trail floridastateparks.org/trail/Palatka-Augustine 1600 Twigg St, Palatka, 386-329-3721 A multi-use recreational trail along a corridor that stretches through St. Johns and Putnam counties. floridastateparks.org/park/Paynes-Prairie 100 Savannah Blvd, Micanopy, 352-466-3397 Florida’s first state preserve; designated as a National Natural Landmark. dI San Felasco Hammock Preserve State Park floridastateparks.org/park/san-felasco-hammock 12720 NW 109th Ln, Alachua, 386-462-7905 Hiking, horseback riding, off-road bicycling and more. Rainbow Springs State Park Concessions Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park SandCastle Lessons Ravine Gardens State Park Pensacola Scenic Bluffs Highway pensacolascenicbluffs.org PO Box 10666, Pensacola, 850-438-5855 Pensacola Scenic Bluffs is a Florida Scenic Highway. floridastateparks.org/park/Ravine-Gardens 1600 Twigg St, Palatka, 386-329-3721 A historical formal garden with trails, gardens and a civic center located in Palatka, FL. dI beachsandsculptures.com On the beaches, Destin, 303-681-2631 Sand castle lessons, things to do in Destin, marriage proposals, wedding sand sculptures, team building. Scenic Highway 30A Perdido Key State Park River Rise Preserve State Park floridastateparks.org/park/perdido-key 15301 Perdido Key Dr, Pensacola, 850-492-1595 White-sand beaches and rolling dunes covered with sea oats make this park a favorite destination. floridastateparks.org/park/River-Rise 410 SE Oleno Park Rd, High Springs, 386-454-1853 A quiet park offering equestrian facilities and miles of trails for hiking and fat tire bikes. floridascenichighways.com/our-byways/panhandle-region/scenic-highway-30a 70 Logan Ln, Santa Rosa Beach, 850-267-1955 A 24-mile corridor that hugs the Gulf of Mexico coastline in Northwest Florida’s Walton County. Seacrest Wolf Preserve seacrestwolfpreserve.org 3449 Bonnett Pond Rd, Chipley, 850-773-2897 Seacrest Wolf Preserve, Inc., where wolves and humans connect in nature! MAKE IT FUN MAKE IT SPONTANEOUS MAKE IT MEMORABLE MAKE IT YOURS! Panama City Beach has so much family fun, heart-pounding action, eco-adventure and romance, the memories you make here will last a lifetime. Come make Panama City Beach your REAL. FUN. BEACH. VisitPanamaCityBeach.com Reader FLORIDA Response 69 OFFICIAL FLORIDA VACATION GUIDE ✹ 79
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