The Sportman's Lodge is perfectly positioned for taking in multicolored sunsets at East Bay, part of the larger Apalachicola Bay. Click through the gallery to see more photos from "Old Florida":
Go exploring in 'Old Florida' —
The Sportman's Lodge is perfectly positioned for taking in multicolored sunsets at East Bay, part of the larger Apalachicola Bay. Click through the gallery to see more photos from "Old Florida":
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Jackpot! This is what it's all about at Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park: a manatee spotting. These curious and endangered aquatic giants will sometimes swim right up to an underwater observation building at the state park.
'Old Florida': Homosassa Springs —
Jackpot! This is what it's all about at Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park: a manatee spotting. These curious and endangered aquatic giants will sometimes swim right up to an underwater observation building at the state park.
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On a hot July day, the brisk waters of Alexander Springs in Ocala National Forest prove irresistible. It would be difficult to find a more inviting swim. Lily pads flourish in the spring's crystal-clear waters.
'Old Florida': Alexander Springs —
On a hot July day, the brisk waters of Alexander Springs in Ocala National Forest prove irresistible. It would be difficult to find a more inviting swim. Lily pads flourish in the spring's crystal-clear waters.
The gracious style of "Old Florida" abounds in the private homes of Apalachicola. The town is full of gems such as this one.
'Old Florida': Apalachicola —
The gracious style of "Old Florida" abounds in the private homes of Apalachicola. The town is full of gems such as this one.
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This is the stunning view you get of the Gulf of Mexico as you cross over the carefully preserved dunes at St. George Island State Park, a short drive from Eastpoint and Apalachicola. The water takes on a greenish hue at the shoreline and turns blue as it gets deeper.
'Old Florida': St. George Island State Park —
This is the stunning view you get of the Gulf of Mexico as you cross over the carefully preserved dunes at St. George Island State Park, a short drive from Eastpoint and Apalachicola. The water takes on a greenish hue at the shoreline and turns blue as it gets deeper.
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A lone pine stands guard over the marsh, a vital part of the maritime ecosystem here.
'Old Florida': St. George Island State Park —
A lone pine stands guard over the marsh, a vital part of the maritime ecosystem here.
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Imagine a picture-perfect Gulf beach with sugar-white sand and sparkling waters. That would be St. Joseph Peninsula State Park. It's about 30 miles west of Apalachicola.
'Old Florida': St. Joseph Peninsula State Park —
Imagine a picture-perfect Gulf beach with sugar-white sand and sparkling waters. That would be St. Joseph Peninsula State Park. It's about 30 miles west of Apalachicola.
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The state park here offers one-hour boat rides down the Wakulla River that are well worth the money. You have a good chance of seeing manatees, alligators huge and small, schools of fish in the clear waters and all manner of birds.
'Old Florida': Wakulla Springs —
The state park here offers one-hour boat rides down the Wakulla River that are well worth the money. You have a good chance of seeing manatees, alligators huge and small, schools of fish in the clear waters and all manner of birds.
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Twilight time comes to the blue-gray waters of the Atlantic Ocean at Amelia Island in October. The water was still plenty warm for swimming. You go any farther north, and you'll find yourself in Georgia. This resort is on Jacksonville's doorstep but feels worlds away from a big city.
'Old Florida': Amelia Island —
Twilight time comes to the blue-gray waters of the Atlantic Ocean at Amelia Island in October. The water was still plenty warm for swimming. You go any farther north, and you'll find yourself in Georgia. This resort is on Jacksonville's doorstep but feels worlds away from a big city.
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The homes along Sixth Street in downtown Fernandina Beach, part of Amelia Island, are "Old Florida" perfection.
'Old Florida': Fernandina Beach —
The homes along Sixth Street in downtown Fernandina Beach, part of Amelia Island, are "Old Florida" perfection.
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