Wekiwa Springs is a beautiful state park with something for everyone! Enjoy the more than 13 miles of shady hiking trails, or canoe or kayak along the Wekiva River and Rock Springs Run. There’s also a cool 72 degree natural spring that you can swim in (the water is crystal clear!). It’s a great place for kids to run around or to have a nice picnic. The Wekiva River is one of two recognized National Wild and Scenic Rivers in Florida. There’s lots of wildlife here, and if you’re lucky you’ll see deer, turkey, fox squirrels, shorebirds and even Florida black bears. Also of note, there is a little wildlife/reptile/nature center were I met a very nice volunteer who showed me snakes, an alligator, and a bunch of different kinds of turtles. It was very interesting; be sure and stop by it if you visit this beautiful park.
An Ibis looking for lunch.
Cool spider
Lots of squirrels running around posing for pictures!
FLEAS!
Some cute Tortoises
Gopher Tortoise (protected in Florida)
A baby alligator in the little Wildlife Center
An albino-something snake (being
handled by a nice volunteer in the Wildlife Center)
Very nice, knowledgeable volunteer at the park
Florida's version of "fall colors"
Swimming area.
This is a natural spring.
The water is crystal clear - very unspoiled!
I loved this boardwalk trail. It was shady with lots of birds
along the way. Beautiful.
These looked like oranges or tangerines.
Great day for a canoe ride.
Very nice spot for a picnic.
You can tell I am really enjoying my day in this pretty park!
