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Lake Placid

Lake Placid is a quiet town among the rolling hills of the Lake Wales Ridge, now known for its public art projects, murals large and small.


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Exploring Lake Placid

Named after the town in New York where Melvil Dewey (of the Dewey Decimal System) moved from when he came to Florida to retire, Lake Placid started as a resort that Dewey started as a retirement project.

It’s a quiet town among the rolling hills of the Lake Wales Ridge, now known for its public art projects, murals large and small.


Trails and Parks near Lake Placid

Hickory Hammock Trail Hickory Hammock Trail With moss-draped oaks and tall hickory trees, stands of cabbage palms and a beautiful campsite, the Hickory Hammock Trail is an enjoyable destination
Narrow boardwalk through swamp forest Highlands Hammock State Park One of Florida's oldest state parks, Highlands Hammock protects an old-growth forest while enabling you to explore it on a network of fascinating interpretive nature trails
Two track through scrub forest Lake June-in-Winter Scrub Preserve State Park Protecting 845 acres of the whitest, brightest sand on the Lake Wales Ridge, Lake June-in-Winter Scrub Preserve State Park has one of the highest concentrations of rare plants in North America.
Sandspike moss and sand squares Lake June-in-Winter Scrub Trails A trio of trails following established firelines provides a challenging 3.5 mile walk in Florida's own desert for an up close look at uncommon species endemic to ancient scrub.
Trail in pine forest leading to bridge Lake Placid Scrub Home to Florida scrub-jays, this 3.5 mile loop in the Lake Wales Ridge Wildlife & Environmental Area provides views of the lake and a walk through ancient scrub.
Scrub plants Tomoka Trail Following the tannic flow of Tomoka Run, this short nature trail traversing scrub and bayhead at Lake June-in-Winter Scrub Preserve is an introduction to the diverse nature of the Lake Wales Ridge.

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Dewey Lil Loj Dewey Litl Loj (10/3/2009) Did you know the creator of the Dewey Decimal System also created Lake Placid, Florida? Here's the story.

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Jack Creek Tract, Lake Wales Ridge WEA

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