Cradling a collection of spectacular springs in a forested glen along the Santa Fe River, Gilchrist Blue Springs State Park is Florida’s newest state park and one of the finest places to experience a spring up close.
Santa Fe River
Hiking, biking, paddling, camping, and other outdoor recreation, public lands, and communities along the shores of the Santa Fe River, which is well known for its many springs.
Grand opening of Santa Fe River Preserve
On November 18, Alachua Conservation Trust opens a brand new preserve to the public: Santa Fe River Preserve, more than 900 acres along the Santa Fe River near Worthington Springs.
High Springs
Perched atop the watershed of the Santa Fe River, High Springs is both a history community and a gateway to the many springs of the region.
O’Leno State Park
Once a pioneer community along the Old Bellamy Road connecting St. Augustine and Tallahassee in 1826, O’Leno State Park protects one of North Florida’s weirder geologic wonders, a disappearing river.
Paddling the Santa Fe River
On a mellow paddling trip down the Santa Fe River, John discovers several swimming springs, thousands of turtles, and miles of quiet waterway.