Letchworth-Love Mounds Archaeological State Park preserves an archaeological mound complex that includes at least 7 earth mounds. The largest is Florida’s tallest Native American ceremonial mound, which stands at approximately 51 feet tall and 300 feet wide at the base.

Take a hike on South Fork's incredible trails through undeveloped Florida.

The gopher tortoise is one of the park's endangered species. An essential part of the natural community, their existence helps the other plants and wildlife thrive.

The Florida golden aster (Chrysopsis floridana) is one of the many imperiled species that are found at Lake Manatee State Park. This species of plant is most notable because not only is it recognized as a threatened plant in the state, but also on the federal level.

Lake Manatee is the perfect place to spend time reconnecting with nature. With a variety of family-friendly activities, there is something for each and every nature lover.

Tallahassee was chosen as the territorial capitol in 1824, only three years after Florida’s acquisition from Spain. This contributed to the historic and cultural significance of the Tallahassee-St. Marks Historic Railroad.

The state trail is named after General James Alward Van Fleet and used to be the site of a railroad.

Cycling is very popular at the General James A. Van Fleet State Trail, which is noted for being one of Florida’s most rural trails. Along this state trail are many beautiful vistas, including open cattle land, protected forests and wetlands. 

Wildlife viewing at Econfina River State Park is excellent, and since prehistoric times people have enjoyed the abundance of animals living here.

Econfina River's location along the Gulf Coast and its flat, wetland-dominated terrain and shallow limestone bedrock provided prehistoric cultures with a bountiful source of food and tool-making materials.