The focal point of Troy Springs State Park is, of course, the spring, gushing water from the underground aquifer 70 feet beneath the surface. The clear water of the spring – looking cobalt blue from the surrounding shore – has formed a circular pool, eventually flowing into the wide Suwannee River. Cypress trees and their…

I have never camped near a wetland meadow before, but when my husband and I pulled into our camping spot at Alafia River State Park, that’s just what we found. Read the rest on Firsthand Florida Fun!

As my husband Brian and I set up our tent in spot #30 of the family campground in Little Manatee River State Park, two “minions” from the popular animated movie series looked over our shoulders to watch us as we worked. These blow-up characters were just part of the many Halloween decorations that created a…