Area Parks and Regional Attractions
In addition to Bald Point State Park—which encompasses Alligator Point, where Mermaid’s Tale is located—this part of Florida offers many other parks and scenic areas, as well as annual nature events.
Check out our reading recommendations for some selections by several local authors who bring the area to life—they will help you appreciate the region’s beauty even more!
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Parks & Scenic Areas |
State Parks |
Bald Point State Park
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Edward Ball Wakulla Springs State Park
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Ochlockonee River State Park
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Scenic Areas |
Apalachicola National Forest
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The Florida National Scenic Trail
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St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge
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Seven Hills to the Sea Park-to-Park Bicycle Tour
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Leon Sinks Geological Site
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Annual Nature Events |
April |
Horseshoe crab mating
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May–October |
Sea turtles
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Monarch butterfly migration
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Other Regional Resources |
Florida State Park Guide
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Florida Trails
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Florida Fisheries: www.floridafisheries.com
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Parks and Scenic Areas |
Bald Point State Park
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Edward Ball Wakulla Springs State Park
One spring Drive
Wakulla Springs, FL 32305
904.922.3632
This park features one of the world's largest and deepest freshwater springs, which forms the headwaters of the Wakulla River. The river runs through old-growth cypress swamp with abundant wildlife. Nature trails in the upland portion of the park traverse flood plain and hardwood forests. Wildlife habitats include lakes, rivers and springs; hardwood forests and hammocks; and freshwater marshes and swamps.
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Ochlockonee River State Park
P.O. Box 5
Sopchoppy, FL 32358
904.962.2771
This 392-acre park offers campgrounds, picnic areas, fishing and a boat ramp. Nature trails are located along the river and throughout the pine forest. Nestled in scenic pine flatwoods, it is an excellent area for nature studies. Wildlife such as deer, fox squirrel, bobcat, gray fox and numerous species of birds are commonly observed. Of special interest is the endangered red-cockaded woodpecker that makes its home in the cavities of mature pine trees. Wildlife habitats include pine flatwoods, oak thickets, rivers, and marsh. Ochlockonee River State park is located 4 miles south of Sopchoppy on U.S. 319.
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Annual Events |
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Services |
Franklin County Humane Society—have a friend for life
Franklin County Humane Society
P.O. Box 417, Eastpoint, Fl 32328
Donna Glass, facility director
850.670-8417 phone
850.670.1408 fax
animals@gtcom.net
This shelter relies on local support and takes great care of their wards. We encourage you to consider making a small contribution to their efforts to care for and find deserving pets their perfect new homes.
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