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The Econfina River meanders like a dark ribbon through pine flatwoods and oak-palm forests to broad expanses of salt marsh dotted with pine islands.

Established in 1931 and developed by the Civilian Conservation Corps, the lush and incredibly diverse 9,000-acre Highlands Hammock State Park is a refuge for endangered animals and ancient flora. With its beautiful old-growth hammock and variety of habitats and wildlife species, this is the Real Florida.

One of America’s largest springs is protected within Silver Springs State Park, and visitors can explore the area's natural beauty by boat, foot or horseback. Glass bottom boats were invented here and still provide an ideal vantage point for enjoying the natural beauty of this first-magnitude spring.

St. Sebastian River Preserve has vast open grassy forests of longleaf pines with miles of hiking trails to walk, jog, bike or ride on horseback. Enjoy the 22 unique Florida natural communities of flatwoods, oak hammock, wet prairies, mixed wetlands, hardwoods and cypress.