Falling Waters State Park is where the wild things are. We invite you to come experience the many critters, that once properly introduced, you may find to be more interesting than intimidating.

In 1836, the Second Seminole War swept away the prosperous Bulow Plantation. Today, a scenic walking trail leads visitors to the sugar mill ruins, listed on the National Register of Historic Sites.

The hunt for new land and new resources brought European and colonial activities into the northern Florida territory and impacting both the native land and the native people.

In 1679, the Spanish Governor of Florida Pablo de Hita y Salazar began construction of the first fort built at the junction of the Wakulla and St. Marks Rivers calling it Fort San Marcos de Apalache.

Visit the museum in San Marcos de Apalache Historic State Park where you can view displays of pottery and tools unearthed near the original fort.

The hydrologic restoration that has taken place at Charlotte Harbor Preserve State Park has significantly improved the environment within and surrounding the park. Since the project began, approximately 5,000 acres of land have been restored.

Prescribed burning at Charlotte Harbor Preserve State Park helps keep the environment thriving and greatly benefits the plants and animals of the park.

Charlotte Harbor Preserve State Park has hiking opportunities available in every section of the park. These trails provide a great opportunity to see parts of this remote and primitive wilderness and the wildlife that we protect.

Most of the Gainesville Hawthorne State Trail follows an abandoned rail bed. Along the trail today, reminders of the historic railroad activity include concrete mileage and whistle markers.

The Charlotte Harbor Environmental Center is an exciting place to learn about the natural communities that make up Charlotte Harbor. Enjoy one of the many programs, or tour the trails around the center to see all that the park has to offer.