The headwaters of the Hillsborough River are in the Green Swamp to the northeast of the park near Zephyrhills. Just three 3 miles upstream from the park is Crystal Springs, a magnitude two spring system that discharges 30 million gallons per day into the Hillsborough River.

Prince Anthony is from Springhill, Florida, and loves to eat pineapple on pizza.

If you're thinking about "gearing up" for spring break, dust off your bicycle and find a trail near you!

James (Moe) and Teresa Moriarty are exemplary camp hosts who set the bar high at Highlands Hammock.

A former firefighter from Utah who retired to Florida brings over 25 years of EMS and safety experience to Highlands Hammock.

Vickie and Dan are new resident volunteers at Hugh Taylor Birch State Park. As camp hosts, they help youth groups in the Elks Youth Camp, guide tours for potential visitors and help run tram tours on busy days.

Park Ranger Nicole is passionate about protecting and preserving our environment. When Nikki had an opportunity to become a ranger in her favorite park, she found the greatest job in the world! Nikki loves calling St. Andrews her home and strives to teach visitors how we protect and preserve the park's unique natural resources.

Richard has been recognized with the esteemed Irene DeLaby Award for volunteering more than 10,000 hours at Florida State Parks.

As temperatures drop across the country, people flock to Florida to escape the cold and enjoy the beautiful weather. Just like humans, many animals migrate to and within the Sunshine State to better survive the colder months of winter. That makes January a great time to spot wildlife that would otherwise be out of state or out of sight, so here are a few animals to keep watch for while exploring our state parks!

A variety of animals live on Cape San Blas, including plenty of wading birds. The health of the ecosystem is also important to the survival of the beach mice that live in the dunes.