Explore Northwest Florida Wins Bronze Flagler Award

Explore NW Florida Board Members accept award

Explore Northwest Florida Scores a VISIT FLORIDA Flagler Award at Tourism Conference

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The Road Trip Bucket List Will Take You to the 7 Best Natural Springs in Florida

The Ecofina Creek meanders through the center of Northwest Florida. It is a stone’s throw from Chipley and Youngstown. The creek is over the hills and through the woods yet worth the drive. The free landing is easily missed off of State Road 20, so keep an eye out for this remote yet pristine spot on North Blue Springs Road in Youngstown.

To reveal a secret not mentioned in this article are two gorgeous springs located in Northwest Florida which don’t make the news. It seems as though the locals keep it to themselves. Nonetheless, the two are 

 

Also noted in this article is swimming at Florida Caverns State Park. Please check their website for latest updates at this park.

Read the story of 7 best natural springs in Florida here.

Gateway to Apalachicola

Getaway to Apalachicola

Written by Authentic Florida Guest Blogger/Author Laura Albritton, her latest book is Hidden History of the Florida Keys

Apalachicola, positioned on the banks of a sublimely beautiful river and bay, is my new favorite weekend escape. Until recently I’d heard of – but never visited – this gem of a small town. Like some Floridians, I wasn’t especially familiar with this region of the panhandle. (It’s not called “the Forgotten Coast” for nothing.) What I discovered were miles of unspoiled scenery, long stretches of Gulf-front beach, and historic sites that make Franklin County well worth exploration. Here you’ll find Alligator Point, St. Teresa, Dog Island, St George Island, the towns of Carrabelle and Eastpoint, and of course, beguiling Apalachicola itself. Read Entire Story

Falling Waters State Park Reopens

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Nov. 6, 2018

CONTACT: DEP Press Office, 850.245.2112, [email protected]

Falling Waters State Park Reopens

~Following significant damage from Hurricane Michael, the park is now open for day use~

Falling Waters State Park

Visitors can once again see Florida’s highest waterfall at Falling Waters State Park.

CHIPLEY, Fla. – The Department of Environmental Protection’s Florida Park Service has reopened portions of Falling Waters State Park for day use following the impacts of Hurricane Michael. The park, which experienced significant damage from Hurricane Michael – including downed trees and debris, facility, boardwalk, road and trail damage – was partially reopened late last week following three weeks of clean-up and repair.

Visitor safety remains paramount as response efforts continue. Florida State Parks staff continue to work as quickly as possible to finish remaining clean-up and repairs. Amenities and access to certain areas of the parks may be limited until the work is completed.

“Thanks to the hard work of park staff and volunteers, Falling Waters State Park is open for day use,” said Florida State Parks Director Eric Draper. “We hope to reopen all of the state parks impacted by Hurricane Michael as soon as possible.”

Of the 31 state parks impacted by the storm, only seven parks remain closed. Guests can enjoy the beach at St. Andrews State Park, cruise the river at Edward Ball Wakulla Springs State Park and explore the gardens at Alfred B. Maclay Gardens State Park.

Falling Waters State Park features Florida’s highest waterfall, which cascades down 73 feet to the 100-foot deep Falling Waters Sink. Now that the park has reopened, visitors can once again observe this amazing natural resource.

Find a Florida State Park near you and plan your next visit.

 

 

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