The Florida Wildlife Corridor comes to life at Blackwater River State Park! Stretching from the Panhandle down to the Everglades, the Florida Wildlife Corridor links millions of acres of forests, rivers and wetlands so wildlife can move freely across the state. Blackwater River State Park is one of those essential pieces, protecting longleaf pine forests, rare plants and the sand‑bottom river that so many species rely on. *** 📍: Blackwater River State Park 📸: IG airstreamists 💡: Plan your adventure at FloridaStateParks.org. Before you visit, check the KNOW BEFORE YOU GO section on the park’s webpage for real-time updates and helpful information. . . #FLStateParks #BlackwaterRiver #TheRealFlorida #LoveFL

Ready to spend a night under the stars? 🌟 June is National Camping Month and Florida State Parks are perfect places to celebrate, even if you prefer more comforts than the average adventurer. Glamping lets you enjoy Florida’s natural beauty without giving up cozy beds, electricity or air‑conditioning. Several of our parks offer elevated overnight stays that keep you close to the stars and the sounds of the wild. Book your stay today! *** 📍: Hillsborough River State Park 💡: Plan your adventure at FloridaStateParks.org. Before you visit, check the KNOW BEFORE YOU GO section on the park’s webpage for real-time updates and helpful information. . . #FLStateParks #HillsboroughRiver #Glamping #TheRealFlorida #LoveFL

Slip into a hidden slice of coastal paradise at Caladesi Island State Park. With calm water and winding mangrove tunnels, the paddling trail here is one of the most peaceful ways to explore Florida’s Gulf Coast. Whether you’re out for a relaxing paddle or an afternoon adventure, the island’s waterways deliver a perfect mix of serenity and scenery that keeps people coming back. 🌿🛶 *** 📍: Caladesi Island State Park 📸: IG melissabyous_photography 💡: Plan your adventure at FloridaStateParks.org. Before you visit, check the KNOW BEFORE YOU GO section on the park’s webpage for real-time updates and helpful information. . . #FLStateParks #CaladesiIsland #TheRealFlorida #LoveFL

Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park is one of the few places where you can spot free‑roaming bison and watch them graze across the prairie. From the La Chua Trail overlook, you might catch a glimpse of these massive, iconic animals moving through the grasslands. Bring your camera, keep a respectful distance and enjoy one of the most unique wildlife experiences in the state. *** 📍: Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park 📸: @captain_reefs_guide_services_ 💡: Plan your adventure at FloridaStateParks.org. Before you visit, check the KNOW BEFORE YOU GO section on the park’s webpage for real-time updates and helpful information. . . #FLStateParks #PaynesPrairie #TheRealFlorida #LoveFL #PrairieDay

Highlands Hammock State Park offers a blend of history, rich ecosystems and timeless natural beauty. Boardwalks and shaded trails wind through old‑growth hammock and cypress swamp, giving you a close look at the park’s rich plant life and the wildlife that thrives within it. Sunlight filters through massive trees, and the sounds of birds and rustling leaves set the tone for a peaceful day outdoors. *** 📍: Highlands Hammock State Park 💡: Plan your adventure at FloridaStateParks.org. Before you visit, check the KNOW BEFORE YOU GO section on the park’s webpage for real-time updates and helpful information. . . #FLStateParks #HighlandsHammock #TheRealFlorida #LoveFL

Hontoon Island State Park has a history stretching back thousands of years. The Mayaca people lived here long before European contact, leaving behind shell middens and the remarkable owl totem discovered in the 1950s. By the 1970s, the land was protected as a Florida State Park, preserving its archaeological sites, riverfront landscape and deep cultural history for future visitors. *** 📍: Hontoon Island State Park 📸: Courtesy of Florida Memory, circa 1970 💡: Plan your adventure at FloridaStateParks.org. Before you visit, check the KNOW BEFORE YOU GO section on the park’s webpage for real-time updates and helpful information. . @America250FL . #FLStateParks #HontoonIsland #TheRealFlorida #LoveFL #America250FL

Homosassa Springs has been drawing people to its crystal‑clear waters for more than a century. In the 1940s, the site became a small roadside attraction, later expanding in 1964 as Homosassa Springs: Nature’s Own Attraction. Some of the first residents of the park were trained animals from TV and film, including Lu the hippo. Since becoming a state park, the site has served as a conservation hub and a refuge for imperiled and indigenous species. *** 📍: Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park 📸: Courtesy of Florida Memory, circa 1983,1964 💡: Plan your adventure at FloridaStateParks.org. Before you visit, check the KNOW BEFORE YOU GO section on the park’s webpage for real-time updates and helpful information. . @America250FL . #FLStateParks #HomosassaSprings #TheRealFlorida #LoveFL #America250FL

The General James A. Van Fleet State Trail is one of Florida’s most peaceful paved trails. 🦉 Trekking the trail means passing through river swamp, pine flatwoods and open ranchland, with abundant wildlife along the way. Stretching 29 miles straight through the heart of the Green Swamp, this trail is a quiet, scenic escape into #TheRealFlorida. *** 📍: General James A. Van Fleet State Trail 📸: IG Id4shows 💡: Plan your adventure at FloridaStateParks.org. Before you visit, check the KNOW BEFORE YOU GO section on the park’s webpage for real-time updates and helpful information. . . #FLStateParks #GeneralJamesAVanFleet #LoveFL #StateTrail

Florida Caverns State Park is one of the most unique places you can explore in Florida. These limestone caverns formed as acidic groundwater dissolved the ancient seabed, carving out winding passageways and vaulted rooms beneath the surface. Above ground, the park offers miles of multi‑use trails winding through hardwood forest and floodplain habitats, giving visitors a chance to enjoy the natural beauty that surrounds the cave system. *** 📍: Florida Caverns State Park 💡: Plan your adventure at FloridaStateParks.org. Before you visit, check the KNOW BEFORE YOU GO section on the park’s webpage for real-time updates and helpful information. . . #FLStateParks #FloridaCaverns #TheRealFlorida #LoveFL

Now is a beautiful time to explore Washington Oaks Gardens State Park. 🌳 The formal gardens, home to azaleas, camellias, birds‑of‑paradise and the park’s beloved reflection ponds, are especially peaceful this time of year. Shaded by the park’s picturesque oak hammock, the garden paths offer a cool, quiet escape as spring shifts toward summer. *** 📍: Washington Oaks Gardens State Park 📸: IG Alwayskul 💡: Plan your adventure at FloridaStateParks.org. Before you visit, check the KNOW BEFORE YOU GO section on the park’s webpage for real-time updates and helpful information. . . #FLStateParks #WashingtonOaksGardens #LoveFL #TheRealFlorida

Crystal River Archaeological State Park is one of Florida’s most remarkable ancient sites with a 61‑acre complex of temple mounds, burial mounds and plazas built by Native Americans more than 2,500 years ago. It’s a quiet, powerful place offering sweeping views of the Crystal River and a rare window into Florida’s deep Indigenous past. *** 📍: Crystal River Archaeological State Park 📸: IG melissabyous_photography 💡: Plan your adventure at FloridaStateParks.org. Before you visit, check the KNOW BEFORE YOU GO section on the park’s webpage for real-time updates and helpful information. . @America250FL . #FLStateParks #TheRealFlorida #LoveFL

Lake Kissimmee State Park is rooted in Florida’s cattle‑ranching past. During the Civil War, the land around the lakes supported herds that supplied war efforts and fueled early trade with Cuba. The park preserves the legacy of Florida’s early “cow hunters” with the 1876-era Cow Camp, a living‑history exhibit that shows how frontier cattlemen lived and worked as they moved herds across the state. This tradition reflects a cattle culture that predates even Texas, rooted in the wild cracker cattle descended from Spanish herds brought to Florida in the 1500s. *** Lake Kissimmee State Park Photo: Courtesy of Florida Memory, circa 1950 Plan your historic encounter at FloridaStateParks.org. Before you visit, check the KNOW BEFORE YOU GO section on the park’s webpage for real-time updates and helpful information. . @FLStateParks

At Silver Springs State Park, bird‑watching is one of the most rewarding ways to experience the beauty of #TheRealFlorida. Visitors can often spot limpkin and a variety of wading birds along the river. In the park's upland habitats, you may also see wild turkey, bobwhite quail, hairy woodpeckers, American kestrels and seasonal migrating songbirds. *** 📍: Silver Springs State Park 📸: IG Captured.by.karl 💡: Plan your adventure at FloridaStateParks.org. Before you visit, check the KNOW BEFORE YOU GO section on the park’s webpage for real-time updates and helpful information. . . #FLStateParks #SilverSprings #TheRealFlorida #LoveFL

This Memorial Day, Florida State Parks honors the service members who gave their lives in defense of our nation. Across our parks, visitors can find quiet, beautiful spaces to reflect, remember and appreciate the sacrifices made to protect our nation and the natural spaces within. *** 📍: Fort Clinch State Park . . #FLStateParks #TheRealFlorida #LoveFL #America250FL

The 74th annual Florida Folk Festival is underway at Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park in White Springs! Experience live performances, demonstrations and a three-day celebration of Florida's rich music, art, food and culture: 🎟️stephenfostercitizensupporto…

It’s the unofficial start to summer, so Florida State Parks will be bustling with activity this weekend. When parking lots become full, some parks may temporarily close to vehicle traffic. But you can usually still enter the park on a bicycle or by foot. If you plan to visit a park that’s usually very busy, consider walking or biking in, if possible. *** 📍: Amelia Island State Park 💡: Plan your adventure at FloridaStateParks.org. Before you visit, check the KNOW BEFORE YOU GO section on the park’s webpage for real-time updates and helpful information. . . . #FLStateParks #AmeliaIsland #TheRealFlorida #LoveFL

Tomoka State Park is a beautiful place to spot butterflies, thanks to its rich mix of habitats and local fauna. Butterfly The park’s winding trails and quiet natural areas create ideal conditions for flowering plants, shady understory and sunny openings that butterflies need for nectar and shelter. *** 📍: Tomoka State Park 💡: Plan your adventure at FloridaStateParks.org. Before you visit, check the KNOW BEFORE YOU GO section on the park’s webpage for real-time updates and helpful information. . . #FLStateParks #Tomoka #TheRealFlorida #LoveFL

Dudley Farm Historic State Park preserves the story of three generations of a Florida farming family. The park features a 19th century farmhouse, kitchen, general store, post office and more. The farmstead is surrounded by gardens, grape arbors, pecan and fruit trees, fields, pinewoods and croplands, all arranged much as they were in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. *** 📍: Dudley Farm Historic State Park 📸: Courtesy of Florida Memory, circa 1910 💡: Plan your adventure at FloridaStateParks.org. Before you visit, check the KNOW BEFORE YOU GO section on the park’s webpage for real-time updates and helpful information. . @America250FL . #FLStateParks #DudleyFarm #TheRealFlorida #LoveFL #America250FL

Florida State Parks are free during Memorial Day Weekend! Florida State Parks will offer free admission for most parks from May 23-25, inviting visitors to enjoy the outdoors while honoring those who gave their lives in service to the United States as the nation approaches its 250th anniversary. Free admission applies to day-use only and excludes Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife, Skyway Fishing Pier, Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center and Weeki Wachee Springs state parks. For more information: floridastateparks.org/learn/… *** 📍: Bahia Honda State Park 💡: Plan your adventure at FloridaStateParks.org. Before you visit, check the KNOW BEFORE YOU GO section on the park’s webpage for real-time updates and helpful information. . . #FLStateParks #TheRealFlorida #LoveFL #America250FL

It’s almost time for the 74th annual Florida Folk Festival! From May 22-24, visitors can explore Florida’s cultural roots through live performances, hands‑on demonstrations, food, folk art and family‑friendly activities at Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park. From bluegrass and blues to Caribbean rhythms, the festival showcases the voices and traditions that make Florida unique. Get your tickets today! floridastateparks.org/Florid… *** 📍: Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park 💡: Plan your adventure at FloridaStateParks.org. Before you visit, check the KNOW BEFORE YOU GO section on the park’s webpage for real-time updates and helpful information. . . #FLStateParks #StephenFoster #TheRealFlorida #LoveFL #FloridaFolkFestival