Ichetucknee Springs State Park
Branford 3.4 milesA swimming hole as a work of natural art, the deep gash in the earth that is Ichetucknee Spring glows an unearthly robin's-egg blue, cradled in a limestone bowl within a leafy glen.

Explore the trails of Florida State Parks, our award-winning system of more than 175 parks, preserves, trails, and historic sites throughout Florida.

A swimming hole as a work of natural art, the deep gash in the earth that is Ichetucknee Spring glows an unearthly robin's-egg blue, cradled in a limestone bowl within a leafy glen.

On an island visible from the causeway between Lower and Upper Matecumbe Keys, walk into the past to discover the birthplace of Dade County.

John takes a trip back in time with Florida Keys historian Brad Bertelli to discover the layers of history found on Indian Key, once the county seat of Dade County

The former deeply wooded north shore of the Withlacoochee River became an island in the 1960s with construction of the Cross Florida Barge Canal.

A cluster of mangrove islands in the Indian River Lagoon, Jack Island Preserve north of Fort Pierce Inlet is a perfect destination for birding.

Explore two sides of Gamble Rogers Memorial State Recreation Area on a mile loop encompassing a lush coastal hammock and a view of the Atlantic Ocean.

With a rare stretch of natural beach and tropical hammock along the Atlantic Ocean in Palm Beach County, John D. MacArthur Beach State Park is a popular getaway.

One of only two Floridians honored in the halls of Congress for their achievements, Dr. John Gorrie is the inventor of the icemaker and the father of air conditioning.

Formerly the East Loop, the easternmost hike in the park scrambles up and down scrub-covered ancient dunes and through the ruins of Camp Murphy on its 5 mile circuit.

One of South Florida's best backpacking destinations, Jonathan Dickinson State Park encompasses a vast mosaic of ecosystems along the wild and scenic Loxahatchee River.

Connecting with the Ocean to Lake Hiking Trail, the White Loop provides passage to the park's backcountry as well as a satisfying day hike.

Connecting white sand beaches and an oxbow lake with a popular campground, the Juniper Lake Trail at Blackwater River State Park is an easy scenic hike.
