| What piece of natural Florida is within shouting distance | | | | there is plenty of room to roam. You'll share many of |
| of Disneyworld, yet worlds away from the ordinary? | | | | the trails with people on bicycles and horses, but you |
| Where you can travel back in time to the Florida that | | | | may find yourself alone much of the time because... |
| once was? | | | | ...of the canoes! |
| Welcome to Wekiwa Springs State Park, near | | | | Winding Rivers |
| Orlando, Florida. | | | | Canoeing is the biggest draw at Wekiwa Springs |
| Springs of Delight | | | | State Park. There are miles of river to paddle or to |
| Wekiwa Springs State Park is well-known by the | | | | simply float down. The water is clear, the trees make |
| Orlando residents, but it's a secret to most visitors. | | | | a cool canopy and the sky is blue. You can start at |
| Hidden away in Apopka, the Springs are a wilderness | | | | the head of the springs, paddle down the river and |
| wonderland. | | | | then take a shuttle back up to "Canoe Beach" - your |
| The most obvious thing about the park is its main | | | | starting point. |
| spring and swimming area. The water is crystal clear | | | | Campground Tales |
| and makes for some great snorkeling! But it's a bit on | | | | There is also camping at Wekiwa Springs State Park, |
| the chilly side, at a cool 70 degrees Fahrenheit year | | | | and it's one of the few Florida State Parks that |
| around. | | | | actually allows pet camping! Not to worry, there is a |
| Back in Time | | | | campground for people without pets, too. |
| If you want to see what Florida used to look like, | | | | Want to know More? |
| before houses and stores and theme parks took over, | | | | If you're planning a Central Florida vacation, consider a |
| take a walk on the trails at Wekiwa Springs State | | | | side trip to Wekiwa Springs State Park. Get to know |
| Park. There are about 17 miles of trails in the park, so | | | | the park the locals talk about! |