Lyonia Preserve Guide: See Florida Scrub Jays in the Wild
Category: Roam
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Lyonia Preserve in Deltona, Florida is one of the best places in the state to see the threatened Florida Scrub-Jay. This free preserve combines sandy hills with the rare scrub habitat and an impressive Environmental Center. Here’s everything you need to know before you visit. Is Lyonia Preserve Worth Visiting? Absolutely – especially if you’re…
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If you’ve ever wanted swim alongside manatees, tube a crystal-clear spring run, hike through Florida scrubs, and reminisce in a 150-year-old house that once welcomed steamboats on the St. Johns River – all in a single day – then it’s time to visit Blue Spring State Park. Less than 35 miles north of Orlando, this…
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If you’re looking for a natural Central Florida escape, Wekiwa Springs State Park deserves a spot on your list. Wekiwa Springs State Park is located about 30 minutes from downtown Orlando and makes one of the best outdoor day trips from the city. This 7,000-acre sanctuary offers swimming in crystal-clear spring water, miles of hiking…
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If you are looking for the best “lazy river” in the Orlando area, you found it here at Rock Springs in Kelly Park. With crystal clear water, a jungle-like canopy, and even hiking, this well-known park is one of the premier experiences in central Florida. This complete guide will cover everything you need to know.…
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One of the roughest, wildest, most challenging paddles in Florida — not for the faint of heart. Quick Facts Safety Warning This is not a beginner or intermediate route. This stretch of the Waccasassa River is regarded as one of the most technically demanding paddle routes in Florida. You will encounter log jams, overhanging branches,…
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Quick Facts Overview Bronson Blue Springs (sometimes called Levy Blue Springs) is a small, locally-managed park that offers a simple, no-frills experience. This spring is everything you want Florida to be. Unlike larger, commercialized springs (looking at you Silver, Ginnie, and Weeki Wachee!), this compact swimming hole focuses just on the water. This magnitude 2…
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Is Colt Creek State Park Work Visiting? If you are searching for a peaceful Florida park without the crowds, you found it here. This place is the opposite of Disney World. It is not about dramatic views or bucket-list landmarks, it is where you come for quiet trails, wildlife, and a slower kind of adventure.…
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Our Trip To Cesar Chavez National Monument A Note for 2026 Visitors: In March 2026, The New York Times published an investigative report with allegations of sexual abuse against Cesar Chavez. As a result, California lawmakers withdrew legislation to expand the monument, and its future remains uncertain. As of April 2026, the monument remains open,…
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We expected to see big trees at Sequoia National Park, but we were not prepared for how large they really were. If you want to see trees larger than most buildings, 6000 feet up in the California mountains, plan your next visit to Sequoia. Quick Facts Location: Southern Sierra Nevada Mountains, California Time Needed: 1-2…
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We went into Kings Canyon expecting a continuation of Sequoia – but what we experienced surprised us. While the roads were scary, the drive was worth it, as rushing rivers, waterfalls, and granite-slab mountains greeted us in a personal way with few crowds. Quick Facts Location: Sierra Nevada Mountains, California Time Needed: 1-3 days Best…
