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Celebrate Torreya State Park’s Designation as a State Geological Site Feb. 21

Join Florida Geological Survey staff at Torreya State Park to celebrate its designation as a state geological site. Florida State Geologist Harley Means will lead a two-hour hike through Torreya while interpreting the unique geology of the park. WHAT:      Designation Ceremony and Guided Hike WHEN:      Monday, Feb. 21, 2022 Ceremony: 9:50 a.m. EST Hike: 10:45 a.m. EST WHERE:   Torreya State Park (meet behind the Gregory House) 2576 N.W. Torreya Park Road Bristol, FL 32321 HOW:      ...

Americana concerts at Camp Helen State Park

Americana Concerts in the Lodge at Camp Helen State Park are back and better than ever every other Saturday from January 8-March 5 at 6:00 pm. For the first time, this year tickets will be available in advance online at Eventbrite. The link will be posted at https://www.friendsofcamphelen.org/ the Saturday before each show.  Tickets for the first show will be available at 11:30 pm on New Year’s Eve. There will be limited seats available for each show so they will...

Explore Florida Caverns State Park

Boasting more than 1,300 acres, the Florida Caverns State Park has a much to offer visitors interested in the exploring nature along the northwest Florida’s Chipola River. The caverns are the biggest draw to the park, with 32 caves nestled within the park; the largest open to the public for guided exploration. The main cavern contains several rooms with dazzling formations of stalactites, stalagmites, columns, and other fascinating features including a towering formation called the “wedding cake.” Some other formations...

Free admission to Florida State Parks on Veterans Day

  • November 5, 2021
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The Florida Department of Environmental Protection is proud to continue a longstanding tradition of offering free admission to Florida State Parks for all visitors on Veterans Day, Thursday, Nov. 11, in gratitude for the courageous men and women who served in the nation’s armed forces. Click here for a list of area Florida State Parks. “I salute all those who have sacrificed to protect our freedoms and way of life,” said DEP Secretary Shawn Hamilton. “Florida’s beautiful state parks provide an...