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Why Don't Snakes Have Legs?
July 16 is World Snake Day, and Florida is a great place to celebrate. Why would anyone celebrate snakes? Often thought to be ominous, snakes have an important role in the ecosystem and are usually not dangerous to people. We talked to two Florida Park Service snake experts to learn more.
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Park Zen
Need a break from the ordinary? Explore Park Zen with your favorite device and discover the rejuvenating power of Florida State Parks.
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Florida Park Service Teams Help Fight Panhandle Wildfire
During the spring and summer months, news reports of wildland fires raging somewhere in the nation are common. Sometimes, state park staff are called upon by the Florida Forest Service to fight fire both within and outside of state parks.
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Celebrate National Bird Day
January 5th is National Bird Day! There are nearly 330 native species of birds in Florida, and you can find many of them in Florida State Parks. Celebrate by checking out these birding tips to help you spot birds at a park near you.
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Dr. Beach Recognizes Florida State Park Beaches as the Best in Nation
Two Florida State Park beaches have been recognized among the best in the nation on Stephen "Dr. Beach" Leatherman's Top 10 Beach List for 2020. Grayton Beach State Park is ranked at No. 1 and Caladesi Island State Park is ranked at No. 6. Both parks offer white sand beaches, beautiful scenery and amenities for visitors to enjoy.
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New Postal Stamp Commemorates Alfred B. Maclay Gardens State Park
The U.S. Postal Service is celebrating the natural beauty of American gardens by issuing stamps that feature gardens ranging from botanical to country estate and municipal gardens. One of the 10 gardens featured on the new stamp series is Florida’s own Alfred B. Maclay Gardens State Park.
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Celebrate World Sea Turtle Day
Florida is home to five species of sea turtles. Many of the 100 miles of beaches protected by Florida State Parks provide nesting habitat for sea turtles. You can celebrate with us by checking out our critter sheets, coloring pages and a turtle-y awesome episode of The Outsiders Club.
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Virtual Junior Ranger
Virtual Junior Rangers can explore parks from anywhere and discover the fun and exciting ways rangers help make Florida State Parks the amazing places they are.
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Webcam: Watch the Jetty and Surf
Sebastian Inlet is a beautiful place where land meets sea. Check out the latest photos of the north jetty and watch the surf on these two webcams.
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When the Masses Meet the Grasses
What happens when A LOT of people want to tube the Ichetucknee River? It’s a delicate balance between protecting the resource and encouraging visitors to experience it. Join Park Biologist Sam Cole in this edition of the Biologists Tell the Story as he explains the science behind the balancing act.
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Sea Turtle Nesting Season is Here
Many of the 100 miles of beaches protected by Florida State Parks provide nesting habitat for sea turtles. As nesting season begins, park staff and biologists are preparing to monitor nests and keep them safe. The majority of nesting takes place between March and October.
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Dig Deep Into Archaeology in State Parks
Do you ever think about what’s under your feet? Archaeologists do! Most of what we know about Florida’s long inhabitation by Native Americans comes from the work of archaeologists who carefully uncover buried or hidden artifacts. Florida State Parks protect this archaic evidence and tell the story of the state’s past.
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State Park System Grows to Protect Important Habitat
Recently, Governor Ron DeSantis and the Florida Cabinet approved the addition of 17-acres to River Rise Preserve State Park in Columbia County as well as a 47-acre parcel to Bulow Creek State Park near Ormond Beach in Volusia County.
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Using Fire to Manage Natural Landscapes
Many of Florida's natural landscapes depend upon fire to develop and maintain healthy ecosystems and reduce the risks of wildfire. Join Environmental Specialist Matthew Hodge in this edition of the Biologists Tell the Story as he describes planning for a prescribed fire and measuring the success of this tool.
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Show Parks Some Love: Conversation with a Park Volunteer
This February, show parks some love! Volunteering at Florida State Parks is fun and rewarding. We talked to a volunteer about her experience at Weeki Wachee Springs State Park.
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The Science of Beauty
The 2019 Florida State Parks Fall Photo Contest winners have been chosen, and we still enjoy looking at these great photos. We talked to a Florida Park Service biologist about the science behind these images.
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Park Zen
Need a break from the ordinary? Explore Park Zen with your favorite device and discover the rejuvenating power of Florida State Parks.