Travel, Photography, Lifestyle
Travel, Photography, Lifestyle
Outside of the Orlando, Florida amusement parks and frenzied commotion of International Drive are gorgeous natural gems of Florida that wouldn’t believe exist right here in this state. Blue Springs State Park in Orange City, FL is one of them. A refreshing watering hole in the summer and a manatee haven in the winter, this is magical spot to check out year round.
Orlando, Florida, is a travel destination across the globe for the exciting attractions, lovable characters, and thrilling rides, but there is so much more to experience in Florida. But outside of the amusement parks and frenzied commotion of International Drive are gorgeous natural gems of Florida that wouldn’t believe exist right here in this state. Keep reading for the top 5 natural beauties Florida has to offer!
Its no secret that Florida is known for sandy beaches, tall swaying palm trees and exciting theme parks. But in the middle of the state, just north of Orlando, FL is is a gorgeous natural nine mile run downriver you can explore by kayak, canoe or paddle board called Rock Springs Run. Its an incredibly scenic path of tall trees, clear water, lily pads and is bursting with native Florida wildlife.
Florida gets its hype from theme parks, gorgeous beaches, electric cities, but if you dig a little, Central Florida has some hidden gems that most people don’t know about. Florida’s natural springs and river systems are some of the most gorgeous places to see in this state. One of which is Ocala Florida’s Silver Springs and Silver River, in Marion County, Florida. We took the paddle boards out one sunny Saturday to see what this place had to offer and it did not disappoint!
When you think of “Florida,” most people think of sandy beaches, the hopping streets of Miami or theme parks and Micky Mouse, but there’s so much more to this giant state. Florida is home to amazingly scenic ecosystems and pristine beauty. We decided to take advantage of these beautiful hidden Florida gems we have right at our fingertips. We booked an Air BnB on the Weeki Wachee River and spent the weekend exploring the beauty this natural gem has to offer