State Parks

One Dog Canoe

NICEVILLE, FL – Fred Gannon Rocky Bayou State Park will celebrate International Literacy month with a “One Dog Canoe” book reading on Sept. 4 at 11 a.m. Join the Park Rangers for a fun filled story time. The event will be... Full story

Volunteers make a difference for state parks

Cecilia Spears, Florida Freedom Newspapers

CHIPLEY, FL - The Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s (DEP) Florida Park Service announced that volunteer hours increased for the 2008-09 fiscal year. In a recent press release by the DEP, “more than 6,000 volunteers... Full story

Five top state parks to escape the summer heat

ST. GEORGE ISLAND, FL – In celebration of Parks and Recreation Month, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s (DEP) Florida Park Service is highlighting five state parks for aquatic recreation. From springs and lakes, to... Full story

Free entrance during Parks and Recreation Month

EMERALD COAST, FL – Daily entrance fees will be waived at Florida’s state parks on Sunday, July 19 in recognition of National Parks and Recreation Month.  In addition to offering free entrance on Sunday, for National Parks and... Full story

Florida State Park and Recreation Month in July

NORTHWEST FLORIDA - Gov. Charlie Crist recently signed a proclamation recognizing July as Park and Recreation Month. To celebrate, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection's Florida Park Service encourages Florida's citizens, families and... Full story

DEP announces changes to state park fee schedule

FLORIDA STATE PARKS - In order to continue to provide high quality visitor services and affordable nature-based recreation, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection's (DEP) Florida Park Service will implement a modest fee increase... Full story

Gourmet Gardeners at Eden Gardens

SANTA ROSA BEACH, FL - Come join the Gourmet Gardeners at Eden Gardens State Park (off US Highway 98 on County Road 395 in Point Washington). Bring your gloves and a dish to share and discover the satisfaction of making Eden even more... Full story

RVing green is second nature at Florida’s state parks

NICEVILLE, FL - The recreational vehicle (RV) travel season is in full swing and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is encouraging Floridians and visitors to RV green. For frequent outdoor travelers, being eco-friendly is... Full story

4 area state parks on closure list

Kimberly White, Florida Freedom Newspapers

SANTA ROSA BEACH - Deer Lake State Park is among more than a dozen state parks, including two others in the Panhandle, that might be closed indefinitely next year because of Florida's financial crunch.     The possible closure of Deer... Full story

Historical Society may close Gorrie Museum and Convention Museum

Members of the Apalachicola Area Historical Society plan to take up the issue of the possible closure of the John Gorrie Museum at their monthly meeting, slated for 5 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 30 in the Carriage House of the Raney House Museum. During... Full story

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