St Johns River Florida

The St. Johns River is born in marshes, then winds northward for 310 languid miles before flowing through Jacksonville. Florida's greatest waterway, one of the few rivers in the United States that flows north, is a haven for manatees and mecca for bass fishing.

The total drop of the river from its source in swamps south of Melbourne to its mouth in the Atlantic near Jacksonville is less than 30 feet, or about one inch per mile, making it one of the "laziest" rivers in the world. The sawgrass marsh areas of the river's headwaters are teeming with alligators, wading birds and waterfowl. The incoming tide from the Atlantic Ocean causes the river to reverse its flow twice a day and in periods of low water, tides may cause a reverse flow as far south as Lake Monroe - 161 miles upstream from the river's mouth. High and sustained northeasterly winds can result in many days of reversed flow.

The tannin-stained waters of the St. Johns are woven into the life of northeast Florida. It is rich in history and culture, holds environmental and aesthetic value, plays an important role in the economy and serves as a place to call home for people and wildlife alike.

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Ravine State Gardens Palatka Florida

Ravine Gardens State Park north of Salt Creek in the sprawling town of Palatka in Florida, isn't a traditional plot. The ravine's architect is erosion, which over eons collapsed a sandy bluff near the St. Johns River into something odd for the Sunshine State � a 120-foot-deep ravine.

Ravine Gardens was built by the Works Progress Administration (C.W.A.) in 1933. It consists of 59 acres of trees, trails, suspension bridges, creeks and quiet beauty. A 1.8 mile loop drive around the upper portion of the ravine provides an overview of the gardens. The formal garden area has rustic stone walls, walks and and terraces. However, to thoroughly enjoy the beautiful gardens - take a walk on one of the trails. There are not many places that can be considered a strenuous climb in the flat State of Florida, but the Ravine State Gardens can give folks accustomed to hiking in mountainous areas a good workout. So take it slow! And the two long suspension bridges spanning the ravine are fun to walk across.

Ravine Gardens State Park would be a great sight for filming jungle adventure or dinosaur movies. It's not Disney but it's so much more - a horticultural haven for both Palatka and Putnam County.

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De Leon Springs - Classic Old Florida

Ever wanted to swim in a natural spring? This is your chance to swim, dine, picnic, stroll classic Old Florida. Native Americans visited and used these second-magnitude springs as long as 6,000 years ago.

Ponce de Leon Springs State Park central Florida is beautiful and picturesque. You'll see manatees eating in the river while river otters are fishing and playing in the early morning mist that is rising from the river. There are large turtles in the spring and birds of several varieties will entertained you. If you admire the cypress swamps, here you have a chance to actually walk around in one, or startle a small deer near monkey island. De Leon Springs is a wonderful, quiet, wildlife experience.
Cook your own pancakes on the griddle that is part of the table in front of you in the rustic and atmospheric Sugar Mill, where they grind their own flour.

I recommend De Leon Springs State Park to anyone who wants to see a part of Florida that isn't part of the beach or theme park scene.

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