Hike Bike Paddle Camp Florida with authors Sandra Friend and John Keatley as your guides

Baltzell Spring

Chipola River  |  Marianna
( 30.816502, -85.234094 )      

Made up of liquid pools of beauty on the edge of Florida Caverns State Park, Baltzell Spring is a compelling destination for spring hunters along the Chipola River in Marianna.

Bellamy Bridge Heritage Trail

Upper Chipola River WMA  |  Marianna
( 30.870883, -85.258052 )      1.2 miles

A shady trail leads deep into the Chipola River swamp to an eerie bridge, where it is said the spirit of Elizabeth Bellamy ceaselessly searches the banks looking for a long-lost love.

Florida Caverns State Park

Marianna      ( 30.808399,-85.212398 )      

A dip into Florida’s only show cave at Florida Caverns State Park brings on an instant sense of cool.