Hike Bike Paddle Camp Florida with authors Sandra Friend and John Keatley as your guides
Outdoor activities along the shores of Lake Jesup within the Lake Jesup Conservation Area, managed by the St. Johns Water Management District.
On a mile loop in grassy prairies along Lake Jesup, enjoy some of the best palm-framed panoramas you’ll find of this massive lake.
The 2.1-mile loop at Lake Jesup Conservation Area leads to an observation tower that provides a sweeping view of one of the Orlando metro’s larger lakes.
Featuring one of the prettiest hammocks of ancient live oaks that you’ll find along Lake Jesup, the Marl Bed Flats Tract of Lake Jesup Conservation Area is a delightful place for birding.
A dazzling array of swamp sunflowers await each fall at Lake Jesup Wilderness, an expansive wetland area along the northern shore of Lake Jesup.
In September, swamp sunflowers put on a colorful show along the St. Johns River between Sanford and Geneva, north of Orlando. Here’s where to take a hike to find them.
