PHOTO CONTEST 2025 PARK ADVENTURES
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Grand Prize Winner | A Camp Sunrise at Gamble Rogers
Gamble Rogers Memorial State Recreation Area at Flagler Beach | Park Adventure
Heather Bossowski
"This photo was taken at our campsite at Gamble Rogers Memorial State Recreation Area in Flagler Beach, just as dawn broke, the horizon brushed in soft orange and pink. My younger son was in the frame, standing quietly and watching the first light spill across the ocean, ready for our walk at sunrise. That image, simple and unposed, holds everything I love about these parks. It’s peace, connection, and the fleeting beauty of a moment you can never quite recreate."
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Runner-Up | A Day at Bill Baggs
Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park | Park Adventure
Karina Batista
"On a whim, I decided to upload one of my favorite shots from Bill Baggs. It’s always been one of my favorite places — from capturing special moments to soaking in the beautiful views, it will forever hold a special place in my heart."
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People's Choice | Real Connection...Real Florida
Dr. Julian G. Bruce St. George Island State Park | Park Adventure
Julian Kulick
"I believe we photograph because we are compelled enough to want to preserve what we experience. This image unfolded from the final moments of a three-generational family photo session, as the rest of the family walked ahead. Silhouetted by the fading light at Dr. Julian G. Bruce St. George Island State Park, the last stretch of the island that still reflects its most natural beauty, it expresses a reminder to hold dear the landscapes that host us and the experiences we discover amid them."
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Finalist | In the Evening Light
Lake Louisa State Park | Park Adventures
Gabriela Young
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Finalist | Six Feet Under
Florida Caverns State Park | Park Adventures
Susan Earle
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Finalist | A Heavenly Hike
Lovers Key State Park | Park Adventures
Rick Weber