by CornacopiaBlog | Jun 21, 2023 | Florida State Parks, Florida Travel
Often voted as one of the best beaches in the United States, Caladesi Island State Park is a reprieve from the crowds. Located in Dunedin, FL, near Clearwater and St. Petersburg, Caladesi Island beach is an undeveloped barrier island that harkens back to another time...
by CornacopiaBlog | Oct 29, 2020 | Florida State Parks, Florida Travel
Who would have thought that a fishing pier would be part of the Florida State Park system? Considered the world’s longest fishing pier, the Skyway Fishing Pier State Park offers opportunities to enjoy the weather, get great views on the Sunshine Skyway, go...
by CornacopiaBlog | Jan 11, 2020 | Florida State Parks, Florida Travel
The winter home to hundreds of manatees at certain points during the winter months, Blue Spring State Park lets visitors get an unclose view of Florida wildlife. An offshoot of the St. John’s River, Blue Spring is a constant 72 degrees Fahrenheit all year round....
by CornacopiaBlog | Jul 1, 2019 | Florida State Parks, Florida Travel
Built during the Great Depression by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) and one of the first of Florida’s state parks, Hillsborough River State Park is located on about 3,000 acres and offers a variety of activities for the everyone. The lands have been...
by CornacopiaBlog | Jun 12, 2019 | Florida State Parks, Florida Travel
When you think of a state park, you probably image campgrounds, canoes and firepits. Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park will throw you for a loop. Located in Homosassa, FL, Homosassa Springs State Park is a refuge for animals who need a second...
by CornacopiaBlog | Jun 6, 2019 | Florida State Parks, Florida Travel
Known for its bars and restaurants, Ybor City has a deep history that goes back to the 1800’s. A city within the city, Ybor was a place to work and live for those in the cigar industry. The Ybor City Museum State Park tells the history of those workers and...