Green Springs Park serves as a trailhead for the Spring-to-Spring Trail and the East Central Regional Rail Trail, but the highlight is the amazing mint-green sulfur spring and short but scenic hiking trails.
Green Springs Park
Florida Parks
Wild Horses in Florida? You Bet!
Do you want a good chance to view wild horses (and bison!)? Just visit Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park in Micanopy, just outside Gainesville! What a sight!
Blue Spring Manatees
There is one bright spot to the frigid cold that has engulfed Central Florida during the winter of 2026. Hundreds of manatees can be viewed at Blue Spring State Park in Orange City!
Tavares Nature Park
If you ever make it out to Tavares Nature Park, take a left just past the entrance and follow the trail to a rather rickety boardwalk that will lead to a scenic view of Lake Dora. Very cool!
Red-Shouldered Hawk
We spotted this beautiful Red-Shouldered Hawk at Orlando Wetlands Park in Christmas. Orlando Wetlands is also one of the best places to view Florida Alligators. Highly recommended!
The Gators of Palm Island
On a typical sunny afternoon, you are almost guaranteed to see an alligator or two at Palm Island Park in Mount Dora. Check it out!
Foggy Morning
I took a foggy morning stroll at Palm Island Park in Mount Dora yesterday and saw quite a bit of wildlife. A great way to start the day!
Main Beach Park
Yesterday morning we enjoyed wandering around Main Beach Park in Fernandina Beach. Amelia Island is a great destination for a weekend getaway!
Wandering Mount Dora
Yesterday I wandered around Palm Island Park and the Port of Mount Dora. I had the place to myself. Not a bad way to spend a Monday afternoon!
Demetree Park
A hidden gem located in the heart of a neighborhood just off the 408 and east of downtown Orlando, Demetree Park is a great spot for a short stroll among wildlife (we encountered white ibises, a great egret, great blue heron, green heron and many ducks during our quick visit).
Wandering Florida 