Events

Mon, Dec 29, 2025 10:00 am - 11:00 am EST

Join staff or a trained volunteer on a guided hike through the Park's different habitats. Learn about the history and wildlife of this special place.

Tue, Dec 30, 2025 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm CST

Join a Ranger at the Gator Lake overlook to try and spot American Alligators, Bald Eagles, various wading bird, and many more native species to the state of Florida. Spotting scopes and binoculars will be provided.

Wed, Dec 31, 2025 6:30 am - 9:30 am EST

Wake up and glide into the day with a peaceful paddle down one of Florida's most beautiful rivers!

Wed, Dec 31, 2025 10:00 am - 12:00 pm EDT

Glide through the shimmering beauty of the estuarine waters on this two-hour guided kayak tour.

Thu, Jan 1, 2026 7:00 am - 8:00 am EDT

Join us for our annual DeLeon Dunk 2026! Everyone will jump into the spring at the same time and make a big Splash!
Deluxe Dunk Available:

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Thu, Jan 1, 2026 7:30 am - 12:00 pm EDT

Join us at Suwannee River for two First Day Hike opportunities! It will be a great time to chat with rangers, connect with nature, and inspire yourself for the upcoming year.

Thu, Jan 1, 2026 8:00 am - 1:00 pm EDT

Join us at Long Key State Park for a guided hike along the Golden Orb Nature Trail. Hikes will start at 9:00am and 12:00pm. Guests are encouraged to bring a hat, sunscreen, and bug spray.

Thu, Jan 1, 2026 8:00 am - 11:00 am EDT

2026 First Hike of the year! Join us for our Shore to Shade: Exploring Florida's Hidden Worlds is a half mile ranger led hike at 9:00a.m. & 11:00a.m. Meet in the dayuse parking lot.

Thu, Jan 1, 2026 8:00 am - 5:00 pm EDT

Please join Gold Head Branch State Park to celebrate the new year with a First Day Hike on January 1st! There will be a self-guided journaling program that takes guests along the Loblolly Loop.

Thu, Jan 1, 2026 8:30 am - 10:45 am EDT

Join Rangers Nick and Rachael on a guided hike through natural communities and along the park's Wildlife Walk.

Thu, Jan 1, 2026 8:30 am - 9:30 am EDT

Start off the year with a guided nature walk in one of the largest contiguous rockland hammocks in existence and learn about the diverse flora and fauna that call this unique ecosystem "home."

Thu, Jan 1, 2026 9:00 am - 11:00 am EDT

Start the New Year by Joining a Park Ranger on a "1st Day Hike Along Whiskey Creek". Learn about the ecosystem and see what the wildlife is doing. Walk hours are 9 am to 11 am, 01-01-2026.

Thu, Jan 1, 2026 9:00 am - 10:00 am EDT

Start the New Year in a State Park with a First Day Hike! Join one of our park rangers and take a guided hike through the beautiful St. Joesph State Park.

Thu, Jan 1, 2026 9:00 am - 10:30 am EDT

First Day Hike at Tomoka State Park, 2026

Thu, Jan 1, 2026 9:00 am - 1:00 pm EDT

First Day Hike at Oscar Scherer State Park! Please join us for a self-guided hike through our Scrubby Flatwoods - the primary habitat for Florida's only endemic bird species: the Florida Scrub Jay!

Thu, Jan 1, 2026 9:00 am - 11:00 am EDT

Join us in one of our First Day Hikes! The Sandhill Loop hike is volunteer-led and gives you enough time to participate in the other programs offered for the First Day Try-athlon.