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Fakahatchee ferns

Geneva

Biking the Flagler Trail South

July 8, 2013    John Keatley

While biking the Flagler Trail from Geneva Wilderness to Snow Hill Road, John discovers a few useful lessons in being prepared for what can happen on a bike ride through the woods

Culpepper Bend

Trail adjoining river on bluff

Little Big Econ State Forest  |  Chuluota
( 28.665360,-81.068458 )      7.9 miles

One of the lesser-known trails of Little Big Econ State Forest, Culpepper Bend leads you to an outstanding panorama where the Econlockhatchee River meets the St. Johns River.

Econlockhatchee River Paddling Trail

Paddlers on the Econlockhatchee River

Little-Big Econ State Forest  |  Oviedo
( 28.655233, -81.168373 )      8.1 miles

Along a blackwater river surrounded by dense subtropical forest, the Econlockhatchee River Paddling Trail offers a remarkable perspective of Florida landscapes from the water.

Flagler Trail South

Trail mile marker on unpaved rail trail

Little Big Econ State Forest  |  Chuluota
( 28.64901, -81.130493 )      5.0 miles

Following a historic railroad route, the southern portion of the Flagler Trail provides a sometimes rugged, sometimes gentle offroad ride between Chuluota and Geneva.

Florida Trail, Chuluota Wilderness to Joshua Creek

Palms in uplands along the Florida Trail

Florida Trail, Orlando  |  Chuluota
( 28.623217, -81.063275 )      3.9 miles

3.9 miles. Enjoy the natural beauty of habitat diversity along a scenic segment of the Florida Trail connecting Chuluota Wilderness and Bronson State Forest

Florida Trail, Little Big Econ State Forest

Trail through palm hammock

Florida Trail, Orlando  |  Little Big Econ State Forest
( 28.653099, -81.096733 )      9.8 miles

One of the most beautiful hikes near Orlando is rugged, too: the Florida Trail atop bluffs above the Econlockhatchee River through Little-Big Econ State Forest.

Florida Trail, Mills Creek

Florida Trail, Mills Creek Woodlands

Little-Big Econ State Forest  |  Chuluota
( 28.652761, -81.096781 )      2.0 miles

As the Florida Trail follows the curve of the basin in which Mills Creek into a bowl of marshlands, enjoy old-growth trees and long boardwalks along this 2 mile hike

Fourth of July in Geneva

Geneva 4th of July

July 3, 2017    Sandra Friend

For a heartwarming dose of old-fashioned Americana, visit the Central Florida community of Geneva for their 4th of July celebration, which starts at 9 AM. Bring a camp chair!

Geneva Wilderness Area

Geneva Wilderness

Geneva      ( 28.708800, -81.123967 )      1.8 miles

Showcasing prairie ponds amid scrub on the edge of a pine flatwoods, Geneva Wilderness Area offers two loops of gentle paths on which to explore the habitats.

Lake Harney Wilderness Area

Lake Harney Wilderness

Geneva      ( 28.790576,-81.06407 )      2.4 miles

With an outstanding accessible observation tower offering a panorama of the St. Johns River floodplain, Lake Harney Wilderness is a must-see for birders and photographers

Lake Mills Park

Forested area at Lake Mills Park

Chuluota      ( 28.633123,-81.123244 )      0.8 miles

Camp beneath ancient live oaks or wander the gentle trails to Lake Mills as you enjoy one of Seminole County’s nicest county parks

Lake Mills Park a quiet retreat

Lake Mills Park

July 31, 2009    Sandra Friend

Lake Mills Park in Chuluota has a little bit of everything outdoorsy, from ancient trees to picnic tables by the lake to a nice campground in a scrub forest.

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