9Ruth B. Kirby Gilchrist Blue Springs State Park

This is Florida’s newest state park less than 20 miles from Gainesville. It covers 250 acres and includes a number of natural springs and is named after its previous owner. The park’s well-known for its diverse wildlife species and ecological habitats.

It also offers visitors the chance to go snorkeling, hiking, camping, and more. Tubing in the park’s main spring is a big draw but for the safety of both you and the wildlife, tubing is only permitted in specific areas. You can do the run to the river in a kayak or canoe as well.

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