Florida State Park Events | Fall – Winter 2009| Northeast Florida

LITERACY MONTH – FT. CLINCH STATE PARK
Fort Clinch State Park

In honor of State Park Literacy Month, free entrance to visitors who bring a library card, library book or with the donation of a new or gently used family friendly book on Friday, September 11 through Sunday, September 13, 2009.

Fees: Entrance to park is FREE if you show your library card – or donate a new, or gently used and family friendly book.
Contact: For more information, call 904-277-7274.
Directions: Take I–95 to the Fernandina Beach/Callahan exit (Milepost Exit 373 – Old Exit 129), and stay to the right. You will then be traveling east on A1A. (This road becomes 8th Street within the town limits of Fernandina.) Stay on this road, (A1A), for 16 miles until you come to the intersection of 8th Street and Atlantic Avenue. Turn right on Atlantic Avenue and go about two miles, Fort Clinch State Park will be on the left.
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In honor of State Park Literacy Month, free entrance to visitors who bring a library card, library book or with the donation of a new or gently used family friendly book on Friday, September 11 through Sunday, September 13, 2009.

Fees: Entrance to park is FREE if you show your library card – or donate a new, or gently used and family friendly book.
Contact: For more information, call 386-454-1853.
Directions: O’Leno State Park is located on U.S. 441, six miles north of High Springs.
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In honor of State Park Literacy Month there is free entrance to visitors who bring a library card, library book or with the donation of a new or gently used family friendly book on Friday, September 11 through Sunday, September 13, 2009.

Fees: Entrance to park is FREE if you show your library card – or donate a new, or gently used and family friendly book.
Contact: For more information, call 352-628-5343, x-1002.
Directions: Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park is located in Homosassa Springs, 75 miles north of Tampa on U.S. 19 and 90 miles northwest of Orlando.
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Gold Head Branch State Park in collaboration with Keystone Heights Branch Library and Melrose Public Library host A Family Literacy Event: Cowboy Round-up in the Park. All cow-folk are welcome!

Program highlights include: stories, crafts, activities and snacks. Download our flyer Read With Trees.

In honor of State Park Literacy Month there is free entrance to visitors who bring a library card, library book or with the donation of a new or gently used family friendly book on Friday, September 11 through Sunday, September 13, 2009.

For more information, call Sheree @ 352-475-1237 or Chris @ 352-473-4286.
Fees: Entrance to park is FREE if you show your library card – or donate a new, or gently used and family friendly book.
Contact: For more information, call 352-475-1237.
Directions: Gold Head is located in northeast Florida midway between Gainesville and Jacksonville, 6 miles north of Keystone Heights on S.R. 21.
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Download our flyer – Florida State Parks Celebrate Literacy in September .

In honor of State Park Literacy Month, free entrance to visitors who bring a library card, library book or with the donation of a new or gently used family friendly book on Friday, September 11 through Sunday, September 13, 2009.

Fees: Entrance to park is FREE if you show your library card – or donate a new, or gently used and family friendly book.
Contact: For more information, call 352-466-3397.
Directions: Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park is located 10 miles south of Gainesville, in Micanopy, on the east side of US 441.

Coming from the north on I-75: Take exit 374, the Micanopy exit, and turn left at the end of the exit ramp. You will then be traveling east on CR 234. Stay on this road 1.4 miles until it intersects with US 441. Turn left onto 441 and go 0.6 miles to Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park (on the right).

Coming from the south on I-75: Take exit 374, the Micanopy exit, and turn right at the end of the exit ramp. You will then be traveling east on CR 234. Stay on this road 1.4 miles until it intersects with US 441. Turn left onto 441 and go about 0.6 miles to Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park (on the right).
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The waters of the White Sulphur Spring on the banks of the Suwannee at Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park has been a gathering place of healing for many cultures. Throughout the years the water and its surrounding woods have nourished both their bodies and their spirits.

Learn how art, music and the healing arts, such as yoga, hypnosis, meditation, herbal products, and much more, can decrease your stress and enhance your overall mind, body, and spirit health.

For event information and registration, phone 386-397-1920 or visit Stephen Foster Citizen Support Organization

Fees: Admission free with paid park admission.
Contact: For more information, please call 386-397-1920.
Directions: Located on U.S. 41 in White Springs. From I-75 to S.R. 136 (Milepost Exit 439 – Old Exit 84), travel east on S.R. 136 for 3 miles. Turn left on U.S. 41. Park entrance is on the left. From I-10 to U.S. 41 North (Milepost Exit 301 – Old Exit 43), travel 9 miles to White Springs. Park entrance is on the left.
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Fees: Park entrance fee plus $2.00 per person Fort admission.
Contact: For more information, call 904-277-7274.
Directions: Take I–95 to the Fernandina Beach/Callahan exit (Milepost Exit 373 – Old Exit 129), and stay to the right. You will then be traveling east on A1A. (This road becomes 8th Street within the town limits of Fernandina.) Stay on this road, (A1A), for 16 miles until you come to the intersection of 8th Street and Atlantic Avenue. Turn right on Atlantic Avenue and go about two miles, Fort Clinch State Park will be on the left.
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Fees: Park enterance is free.
Contact: For more information, call 904-251-2323.
Directions: Amelia Island State Park is located 7 miles north of Little Talbot Island State Park (or 8 miles south of Fernandina Beach)on S.R. A1A.
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Fees: Park enterance is free.
Contact: For more information, call 904-251-2323.
Directions: Take I-95 to Heckscher Drive (Milepost Exit 358A – Old Exit 124A) and then travel east for 17 miles.
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Fees: The program is free with regular park admission.
Contact: For more information, call 904-251-2320.
Directions: Take I-95 to Heckscher Drive (Milepost Exit 358A – Old Exit 124A) and then travel east for 17 miles.
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Family fun for all ages! Dance contra, circles and squares to live music hosted by the Flying Turtles String Band.These are the dances that were the rage in the mid 1800’s when the town of Leno thrived! First time dancers are welcome, a caller will walk you through each of the dances. The dance will be held in the 1930’s Recreation Hall located on the banks of the Santa Fe River in O’Leno State Park.

Fees: Regular park admission plus $5.00 per adult, $3.00 per student and children under 18 years of age.
Contact: For more information, call 386-454-1853.
Directions: O’Leno State Park is located on U.S. 441, six miles north of High Springs.
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Fees: $10.00 per person (Children under 15 Free)
Contact: For more information, call 850-584-5366.
Directions: 1 mile south of Perry on US 19 – South Alternate 27.
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National Public Lands Day is the nation’s largest hands-on volunteer effort to improve and enhance the public lands Americans enjoy. Join us on Saturday, September 26 to trim and clear trails throughout River Rise Preserve State Park from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Meet at the main entrance to River Rise Preserve off of Hwy. 27. Please dress appropriately, and bring gloves, hand tools, and insect spray. A free picnic lunch will be provided by the Friends of O’Leno in appreciation of all those who participate.

Fees: Free admission for all participants.
Contact: For more information, call 386-454-4201.
Directions: O’Leno State Park is located on U.S. 441, six miles north of High Springs.
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Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park will host a Growing Organic Fruit Trees Workshop on Saturday, September 26, 2009 from 8:00 am till 10:00am.

Taught by Barbara Barker, in this class you will discuss variety selection, proper planting, container planting, propagation and pruning for your organic fruit trees. This is a hands on workshop. Bring gloves and pruners.

Fees: Workshop fees are $5.00 per workshop, including park admission.
Contact: For more information, call 386-397-1920.
Directions: Located on U.S. 41 in White Springs. From I-75 to S.R. 136 (Milepost Exit 439 – Old Exit 84), travel east on S.R. 136 for 3 miles. Turn left on U.S. 41. Park entrance is on the left. From I-10 to U.S. 41 North (Milepost Exit 301 – Old Exit 43), travel 9 miles to White Springs. Park entrance is on the left.
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National Public Lands Day is the nation’s largest hands-on volunteer effort to improve and enhance the public lands Americans enjoy. Join us on Saturday, September 26 to trim and clear trails throughout River Rise Preserve State Park from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Meet at the main entrance to River Rise Preserve off of Hwy. 27. Please dress appropriately, and bring gloves, hand tools, and insect spray. A free picnic lunch will be provided by the Friends of O’Leno in appreciation of all those who participate.

Fees: Free admission for all participants.
Contact: For more information, call 386-454-2565.
Directions: River Rise Preserve State Park is located within O’Leno State Park. O’Leno State Park is located directly off of U.S. 441, six miles north of High Springs.
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Taught by demonstrator, Louise Horesovsky, students will learn the culture of gourds in history and the life cycle from planting to harvesting. Students will learn how to paint a gourd and apply botanicals. Students will also learn the specifications for making the birdhouses safe from predators.

Cost is $20.00 including supplies and park admission.

For additional information or to register for the workshop, please call the park Gift Shop at 386-397-1920 or visit Stephen Foster Citizen Support Organization

Fees: Cost is $20.00 including supplies and park admission.
Contact: For more information, please call 386-397-1920.
Directions: Located on U.S. 41 in White Springs. From I-75 to S.R. 136 (Milepost Exit 439 – Old Exit 84), travel east on S.R. 136 for 3 miles. Turn left on U.S. 41. Park entrance is on the left. From I-10 to U.S. 41 North (Milepost Exit 301 – Old Exit 43), travel 9 miles to White Springs. Park entrance is on the left.
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Olustee Battlefield Historic State Park will host its Civil War Expo on Saturday, September 26.

Visitors can share a camp meal with re-enactors and learn about the hardships and victories of war and enjoy authentic military drills, music and storytelling, exhibits, period artisans and the war’s traveling merchants.

The Battle of Olustee was fought in February, 1864 when Union troops marched west from Jacksonville seeking to deprive the Confederacy of food and other supplies from Central Florida. The Battle of Olustee resulted in a Confederate victory and the containment of Union troops to the Jacksonville area until the war ended nearly 14 months later.

The Civil War Expo will be open to the public from 10:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. A donation of $4.00 per vehicle is requested. All proceeds benefit the Olustee Battlefield Citizen Support Organization and the Olustee Battlefield Historic State Park. The Olustee Civil War Expo is sponsored by the Florida Park Service, the state park’s Citizen Support Organization and the U. S. Forest Service. Please call (386) 397-7005 for more information. To learn more about Olustee Battlefield, visit Battle of Olustee.

Fees: A donation of $4.00 per vehicle is requested.
Contact: For more information, call 386-397-7005.
Directions: Olustee Battlefield is located on U.S. 90, 15 miles east of Lake City and 50 miles west of Jacksonville.
From I-10 exit at U.S. 90 west (Milepost Exit 324). The battlefield is located 5.5 miles from the exit.
From I-75, exit at U.S. 90 east (Milepost Exit 427) and travel approximately 20 miles to the park.
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Fees: Regular park admission.
Contact: For more information, call 352-465-8539.
Directions: From I-75, exit at the second Ocala exit onto State Road 40. Take State Road 40, west. Drive until it dead-ends at U.S. 41. Turn left, the park entrance is on the left-hand side of the road. From Tampa, take U.S. 41, north. Drive through the town of Dunnellon. The Headsprings Entrance is located on the right-hand side of the road, approximately 2.5 miles north of Dunnellon. From areas in the northwest, take U.S. 41 to the town of Williston. After passing through Williston, you will come to a traffic light where State Road 40 has come to a dead-end. Go through this light; the Headsprings Entrance is on the left-hand side of the road. The Campground Entrance is separate from the headsprings day use area and is located 2.5 miles north of C.R. 484 off of S.W. 180th Avenue Road or 2.5 miles south of Highway 40 off of S.W. 180th Avenue Road.

The Tube Entrance is located 1.4 miles south of the Campground Entrance on SW 180th Avenue Road.
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Fees: The program is free with regular park admission.
Contact: For more information, call 904-251-2320.
Directions: Take I-95 to Heckscher Drive (Milepost Exit 358A – Old Exit 124A) and then travel east for 17 miles.
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Each course will include one and ½ hour of in-house instruction, a 15 minute break, and a one hour birding walk. The fee will be $10 and each class will be limited to 15 people. Visitors can register by leaving their name, address, phone number and email at Rainbow Springs 352-465-8555 and the instructor will call back if there are any questions. The course will cover an introduction to birding, comparison and use of field guides and binoculars and where to locate them, what characteristics are important to know in the identification of local birds and the course will close with a bird walk around the Rainbow Springs State Park headsprings. Participants are requested to bring field guides and binoculars if they have them and should bring a beverage and/or snack to the course.

Fees: The fee is $10.00 plus $2.00 park admission.
Contact: For more information, call 352-465-8555.
Directions: From I-75, exit at the second Ocala exit onto State Road 40. Take State Road 40, west. Drive until it dead-ends at U.S. 41. Turn left, the park entrance is on the left-hand side of the road. From Tampa, take U.S. 41, north. Drive through the town of Dunnellon. The Headsprings Entrance is located on the right-hand side of the road, approximately 2.5 miles north of Dunnellon. From areas in the northwest, take U.S. 41 to the town of Williston. After passing through Williston, you will come to a traffic light where State Road 40 has come to a dead-end. Go through this light; the Headsprings Entrance is on the left-hand side of the road. The Campground Entrance is separate from the headsprings day use area and is located 2.5 miles north of C.R. 484 off of S.W. 180th Avenue Road or 2.5 miles south of Highway 40 off of S.W. 180th Avenue Road.

The Tube Entrance is located 1.4 miles south of the Campground Entrance on SW 180th Avenue Road.
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Call the park for specific dates and times.
Fees: Regular park admission.
Contact: For more information, call 352-472-1142.
Directions: Dudley Farm Historic State Park is located 4 miles east of Newberry on SR 26.
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Fees: Admission free with paid park admission.
Contact: For more information, please call 386-397-7009.
Directions: Located on U.S. 41 in White Springs. From I-75 to S.R. 136 (Milepost Exit 439 – Old Exit 84), travel east on S.R. 136 for 3 miles. Turn left on U.S. 41. Park entrance is on the left. From I-10 to U.S. 41 North (Milepost Exit 301 – Old Exit 43), travel 9 miles to White Springs. Park entrance is on the left.
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Fees: This program is free.
Contact: For more information, call 904-251-2323.
Directions: Fort George Island Cultural State Park lies approximately 16 miles east of downtown Jacksonville on S.R. A1A, or three miles south of Little Talbot Island State Park.
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Fees: Regular park admission.
Contact: For more information, call 352-472-1142.
Directions: Dudley Farm Historic State Park is located 4 miles east of Newberry on SR 26.
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Fees: This program is free.
Contact: For more information, call 904-251-2323.
Directions: Take I-95 to Heckscher Drive (Milepost Exit 358A – Old Exit 124A) and then travel east for 17 miles.
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Each course will include one and ½ hour of in-house instruction, a 15 minute break, and a one hour birding walk. The fee will be $10 and each class will be limited to 15 people. Visitors can register by leaving their name, address, phone number and email at Rainbow Springs 352-465-8555 and the instructor will call back if there are any questions. The course will cover an introduction to birding, comparison and use of field guides and binoculars and where to locate them, what characteristics are important to know in the identification of local birds and the course will close with a bird walk around the Rainbow Springs State Park headsprings. Participants are requested to bring field guides and binoculars if they have them and should bring a beverage and/or snack to the course.

Fees: The fee is $10.00 plus $2.00 park admission.
Contact: For more information, call 352-465-8555.
Directions: From I-75, exit at the second Ocala exit onto State Road 40. Take State Road 40, west. Drive until it dead-ends at U.S. 41. Turn left, the park entrance is on the left-hand side of the road. From Tampa, take U.S. 41, north. Drive through the town of Dunnellon. The Headsprings Entrance is located on the right-hand side of the road, approximately 2.5 miles north of Dunnellon. From areas in the northwest, take U.S. 41 to the town of Williston. After passing through Williston, you will come to a traffic light where State Road 40 has come to a dead-end. Go through this light; the Headsprings Entrance is on the left-hand side of the road. The Campground Entrance is separate from the headsprings day use area and is located 2.5 miles north of C.R. 484 off of S.W. 180th Avenue Road or 2.5 miles south of Highway 40 off of S.W. 180th Avenue Road.

The Tube Entrance is located 1.4 miles south of the Campground Entrance on SW 180th Avenue Road.
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Fees: Regular park admission.
Contact: For more information, call 352-628-5343.
Directions: Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park is located in Homosassa Springs, 75 miles north of Tampa on U.S. 19 and 90 miles northwest of Orlando.
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Fees: The fee is $2.00 park admission.
Contact: For more information, call 352-465-8555.
Directions: From I-75, exit at the second Ocala exit onto State Road 40. Take State Road 40, west. Drive until it dead-ends at U.S. 41. Turn left, the park entrance is on the left-hand side of the road. From Tampa, take U.S. 41, north. Drive through the town of Dunnellon. The Headsprings Entrance is located on the right-hand side of the road, approximately 2.5 miles north of Dunnellon. From areas in the northwest, take U.S. 41 to the town of Williston. After passing through Williston, you will come to a traffic light where State Road 40 has come to a dead-end. Go through this light; the Headsprings Entrance is on the left-hand side of the road. The Campground Entrance is separate from the headsprings day use area and is located 2.5 miles north of C.R. 484 off of S.W. 180th Avenue Road or 2.5 miles south of Highway 40 off of S.W. 180th Avenue Road.

The Tube Entrance is located 1.4 miles south of the Campground Entrance on SW 180th Avenue Road.
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Family fun for all ages! Dance contra, circles and squares to live music hosted by the Flying Turtles String Band.These are the dances that were the rage in the mid 1800’s when the town of Leno thrived! First time dancers are welcome, a caller will walk you through each of the dances. The dance will be held in the 1930’s Recreation Hall located on the banks of the Santa Fe River in O’Leno State Park.

Fees: Regular park admission plus $5.00 per adult, $3.00 per student and children under 18 years of age.
Contact: For more information, call 386-454-1853.
Directions: O’Leno State Park is located on U.S. 441, six miles north of High Springs.
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Fees: Free with regular park admission.
Contact: For more information, call 904-251-2323.
Directions: Take I-95 to Heckscher Drive (Milepost Exit 358A – Old Exit 124A) and then travel east for 17 miles.
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Fees: Regular park admission.
Contact: For more information, call 352-628-5343.
Directions: Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park is located in Homosassa Springs, 75 miles north of Tampa on U.S. 19 and 90 miles northwest of Orlando.
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Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park will celebrate the 21st anniversary of the Suwannee River Quilt Show and Sale on October 16 through 18, 2009. More than 200 quilts of all sizes and shapes will be on display during this three-day show.

This year’s Quilt Show theme is “Year of the Child” emphasizing “passing on the heritage of quilt making.” Quilts will be displayed throughout the park including the Stephen Foster Museum, the Stephen Foster Memorial Carillon Tower and the park auditorium. Visitors can enjoy boutiques, quilting supply vendors, demonstrations, lectures, a food concessionaire and door prizes.

A highlight of the weekend will be the Children’s Award Celebration and Quilt Raffle Drawing, planned for Saturday, October 17 at 2:00 p.m. The drawing is for a quilt which has a stunning display of Flying Geese blocks framed in black. This quilt was made and donated by The Lady of the Lake Quilting Guild. Tickets may be purchased at the Cousin Thelma Boltin Craft & Gift Shop where the quilt is on display.

This event is sponsored by the Stephen Foster Citizen’s Support Organization and Lady of the Lake Quilting Guild. Buses are welcome. Admission to the Quilt Show is $3.00 per person. For more information or to learn how to enter a quilt into the Suwannee River Quilt Show, please call toll free 1-877-635-3655 or visit Quilt Show Information & Registration.

Fees: Admission to the Quilt Show is $3.00 per person.
Contact: For more information, call 1-877-635-3655.
Directions: Located on U.S. 41 in White Springs. From I-75 to S.R. 136 (Milepost Exit 439 – Old Exit 84), travel east on S.R. 136 for 3 miles. Turn left on U.S. 41. Park entrance is on the left. From I-10 to U.S. 41 North (Milepost Exit 301 – Old Exit 43), travel 9 miles to White Springs. Park entrance is on the left.
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Fees: Free with regular park admission.
Contact: For more information, call 904-251-2323.
Directions: Take I-95 to Heckscher Drive (Milepost Exit 358A – Old Exit 124A) and then travel east for 17 miles.
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MONTHLY BIRD WALK ON PEPPER CREEK TRAIL

Fees: Monthly bird walks are FREE!
Contact: For more information, call 352-628-5343.
Directions: Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park is located in Homosassa Springs, 75 miles north of Tampa on U.S. 19 and 90 miles northwest of Orlando.
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Bring your lawn chairs and seasonal apparel. No pets please, working companion animals will be allowed.

For more information visit Taylor County Chamber News.

Fees: Admission if free!.
Contact: For more information call 850-584-3227.
Directions: 1 mile south of Perry on US 19 – South Alternate 27.
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Fees: Regular park admission.
Contact: For more information, call 352-465-8539.
Directions: From I-75, exit at the second Ocala exit onto State Road 40. Take State Road 40, west. Drive until it dead-ends at U.S. 41. Turn left, the park entrance is on the left-hand side of the road. From Tampa, take U.S. 41, north. Drive through the town of Dunnellon. The Headsprings Entrance is located on the right-hand side of the road, approximately 2.5 miles north of Dunnellon. From areas in the northwest, take U.S. 41 to the town of Williston. After passing through Williston, you will come to a traffic light where State Road 40 has come to a dead-end. Go through this light; the Headsprings Entrance is on the left-hand side of the road. The Campground Entrance is separate from the headsprings day use area and is located 2.5 miles north of C.R. 484 off of S.W. 180th Avenue Road or 2.5 miles south of Highway 40 off of S.W. 180th Avenue Road.

The Tube Entrance is located 1.4 miles south of the Campground Entrance on SW 180th Avenue Road.
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Fees: Regular park admission.
Contact: For more information, call 352-472-1142.
Directions: Dudley Farm Historic State Park is located 4 miles east of Newberry on SR 26.
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Fees: Adults $5.00, Children $3.00 for Haunted Tram Rides.
Contact: For more information, call 352-628-5343.
Directions: Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park is located in Homosassa Springs, 75 miles north of Tampa on U.S. 19 and 90 miles northwest of Orlando.
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Fees: Regular park admission.
Contact: For more information, call 352-465-8539.
Directions: From I-75, exit at the second Ocala exit onto State Road 40. Take State Road 40, west. Drive until it dead-ends at U.S. 41. Turn left, the park entrance is on the left-hand side of the road. From Tampa, take U.S. 41, north. Drive through the town of Dunnellon. The Headsprings Entrance is located on the right-hand side of the road, approximately 2.5 miles north of Dunnellon. From areas in the northwest, take U.S. 41 to the town of Williston. After passing through Williston, you will come to a traffic light where State Road 40 has come to a dead-end. Go through this light; the Headsprings Entrance is on the left-hand side of the road. The Campground Entrance is separate from the headsprings day use area and is located 2.5 miles north of C.R. 484 off of S.W. 180th Avenue Road or 2.5 miles south of Highway 40 off of S.W. 180th Avenue Road.

The Tube Entrance is located 1.4 miles south of the Campground Entrance on SW 180th Avenue Road.
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Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park will host the Suwannee Dulcimer Retreat on November 13 and 14. This event invites participants to a weekend of fun and fellowship along with workshops, jam sessions and evening concerts.

The Suwannee Dulcimer Retreat offers in-depth instruction and techniques on the mountain dulcimer, hammered dulcimer and autoharp musical instruments. Traditional music is celebrated with workshops offered for beginning, intermediate and advanced students, taught by nationally recognized instructors.

This year’s mountain dulcimer instructors include performer and luthier Gary Gallier Joining Gallier are Florida’s own mountain dulcimer instructors Bing Futch, Mary Z. Cox, Susan Boyer Haley, Aaron O’Rourke and retreat director David Beede.

The Suwannee Dulcimer Retreat also welcomes performing national performing artist Christie Burns and Florida’s own Ray Belanger for instruction on the hammered dulcimer. The autoharp instructors are performer Ivan Stiles and Tampa’s own Cheryl Belanger.

Concerts featuring these masterful instructors are scheduled for Friday and Saturday evenings in the park auditorium at 7:00 p.m. Tickets for public admission are $10.00. Admission to the two-day event is $85.00, which includes all workshops, jam sessions, concerts and discussion groups. Registration is now open and forms are available at Dulcimer Registration Form. After October 30, there is a $15.00 late registration fee.

For more information on the Suwannee Dulcimer Retreat, please call Morris Cook at (386) 397-7005 or toll free 1-877-635-3655. Call Reserve America at 1-800-326-3521 to reserve a camping space.

Fees: Tickets for public admission are $10.00. Admission to the two-day event is $85.00, which includes all workshops, jam sessions, concerts and discussion groups.
Contact: For more information, call 386-397-7005.
Directions: Located on U.S. 41 in White Springs. From I-75 to S.R. 136 (Milepost Exit 439 – Old Exit 84), travel east on S.R. 136 for 3 miles. Turn left on U.S. 41. Park entrance is on the left. From I-10 to U.S. 41 North (Milepost Exit 301 – Old Exit 43), travel 9 miles to White Springs. Park entrance is on the left.
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Registration Closing Date Monday, November 09, 2009 @ 9:00 PM

Fees: Pre-reg: $35, $25 (FTC), $30 no t-shirt option, $20 FTC no t-shirt optionDay-of-race: $40, $35 (FTC)
Contact: For more information call 352-466-3397.
Directions: Gainesville-Hawthorne State Trail starts on S.E. 15th Street and extends to Hawthorne near U.S. 301.To reach the Boulware Springs trailhead from Gainesville, intersection of University Avenue and Main Street: Travel east on University Avenue and take the right fork onto SR 20. Almost immediately, go south onto SE 15th Street. Travel until you find Boulware Springs City Park on the right. If the road makes a 90 degree left turn, you’ve passed the park and need to turn around.To reach the Hawthorne trailhead from Hawthorne: Follow the signs posted on US 301 or CR 2082.

Fees: Free with donation of one canned good item.
Contact: For more information, call 904-277-7274.
Directions: Take I–95 to the Fernandina Beach/Callahan exit (Milepost Exit 373 – Old Exit 129), and stay to the right. You will then be traveling east on A1A. (This road becomes 8th Street within the town limits of Fernandina.) Stay on this road, (A1A), for 16 miles until you come to the intersection of 8th Street and Atlantic Avenue. Turn right on Atlantic Avenue and go about two miles, Fort Clinch State Park will be on the left.
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Register at Active. Com

Registration Closing Date Monday, November 09, 2009 @ 9:00 PM

Fees: Pre-reg: $35, $25 (FTC), $30 no t-shirt option, $20 FTC no t-shirt optionDay-of-race: $40, $35 (FTC)
Contact: For more information call 352-466-3397.
Directions: Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park is located 10 miles south of Gainesville, in Micanopy, on the east side of US 441.

Coming from the north on I-75: Take exit 374, the Micanopy exit, and turn left at the end of the exit ramp. You will then be traveling east on CR 234. Stay on this road 1.4 miles until it intersects with US 441. Turn left onto 441 and go 0.6 miles to Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park (on the right).

Coming from the south on I-75: Take exit 374, the Micanopy exit, and turn right at the end of the exit ramp. You will then be traveling east on CR 234. Stay on this road 1.4 miles until it intersects with US 441. Turn left onto 441 and go about 0.6 miles to Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park (on the right).
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Fees: The fee is $2.00 park admission.
Contact: For more information, call 352-465-8555.
Directions: From I-75, exit at the second Ocala exit onto State Road 40. Take State Road 40, west. Drive until it dead-ends at U.S. 41. Turn left, the park entrance is on the left-hand side of the road. From Tampa, take U.S. 41, north. Drive through the town of Dunnellon. The Headsprings Entrance is located on the right-hand side of the road, approximately 2.5 miles north of Dunnellon. From areas in the northwest, take U.S. 41 to the town of Williston. After passing through Williston, you will come to a traffic light where State Road 40 has come to a dead-end. Go through this light; the Headsprings Entrance is on the left-hand side of the road. The Campground Entrance is separate from the headsprings day use area and is located 2.5 miles north of C.R. 484 off of S.W. 180th Avenue Road or 2.5 miles south of Highway 40 off of S.W. 180th Avenue Road.

The Tube Entrance is located 1.4 miles south of the Campground Entrance on SW 180th Avenue Road.
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Fees: The fee is $2.00 park admission.
Contact: For more information, call 352-465-8555.
Directions: From I-75, exit at the second Ocala exit onto State Road 40. Take State Road 40, west. Drive until it dead-ends at U.S. 41. Turn left, the park entrance is on the left-hand side of the road. From Tampa, take U.S. 41, north. Drive through the town of Dunnellon. The Headsprings Entrance is located on the right-hand side of the road, approximately 2.5 miles north of Dunnellon. From areas in the northwest, take U.S. 41 to the town of Williston. After passing through Williston, you will come to a traffic light where State Road 40 has come to a dead-end. Go through this light; the Headsprings Entrance is on the left-hand side of the road. The Campground Entrance is separate from the headsprings day use area and is located 2.5 miles north of C.R. 484 off of S.W. 180th Avenue Road or 2.5 miles south of Highway 40 off of S.W. 180th Avenue Road.

The Tube Entrance is located 1.4 miles south of the Campground Entrance on SW 180th Avenue Road.
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Family fun for all ages! Dance contra, circles and squares to live music hosted by the Flying Turtles String Band.These are the dances that were the rage in the mid 1800’s when the town of Leno thrived! First time dancers are welcome, a caller will walk you through each of the dances. The dance will be held in the 1930’s Recreation Hall located on the banks of the Santa Fe River in O’Leno State Park.

Fees: Regular park admission plus $5.00 per adult, $3.00 per student and children under 18 years of age.
Contact: For more information, call 386-454-1853.
Directions: O’Leno State Park is located on U.S. 441, six miles north of High Springs.
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Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park is now accepting registration for the Suwannee Old Time Music Weekend on December 4-6, 2009.

This three day event offers participants in-depth instruction in old time music techniques on the banjo, guitar, fiddle and voice for beginning, intermediate and advanced students. Join this year’s special guest instructors and nationally known performers, Mac Traynham, Shay Garriock, and, Jenny Traynham.

Concerts will be held on Friday and Saturday evenings in the park auditorium at 7:00 p.m. Tickets for public admission are $10.00. Friday evening is the Florida Masters Concert featuring Tom and Kay Van Treese, Gail Gillespie and Dwight Rogers. Saturday evening will feature an Instructor’s Showcase Concert with Florida favorites, Chuck Levy, Lloyd Baldwin, Greg Allen and Chuck Anton.

Admission to the three-day event is just $225.00, which includes all workshops, jam sessions, discussion groups, concerts and meals. A spouse program is being offered for just $85.00. Registration is now open and forms are available at Suwannee Old Time Music Weekend Registration. After November 20, there is a $15.00 late registration fee.

For more information on the Suwannee Old Time Music Weekend, please call Morris Cook at (386) 397-7005 or toll free 1-877-635-3655. Call Reserve America at 1-800-326-3521 to reserve a camping space.

Fees: Admission to the three-day event is just $225.00, which includes all workshops, jam sessions, discussion groups, concerts and meals. A spouse program is being offered for just $85.00.
Contact: For more information, call 386-397-7005.
Directions: Located on U.S. 41 in White Springs. From I-75 to S.R. 136 (Milepost Exit 439 – Old Exit 84), travel east on S.R. 136 for 3 miles. Turn left on U.S. 41. Park entrance is on the left. From I-10 to U.S. 41 North (Milepost Exit 301 – Old Exit 43), travel 9 miles to White Springs. Park entrance is on the left.
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Fees: Park entrance fee plus $2.00 per person Fort admission.
Contact: For more information, call 904-277-7274.
Directions: Take I–95 to the Fernandina Beach/Callahan exit (Milepost Exit 373 – Old Exit 129), and stay to the right. You will then be traveling east on A1A. (This road becomes 8th Street within the town limits of Fernandina.) Stay on this road, (A1A), for 16 miles until you come to the intersection of 8th Street and Atlantic Avenue. Turn right on Atlantic Avenue and go about two miles, Fort Clinch State Park will be on the left.
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Fees: Regular park admission.
Contact: For more information, call 352-472-1142.
Directions: Dudley Farm Historic State Park is located 4 miles east of Newberry on SR 26.
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December 13th thru December 17th
View the park with lights and decorations only.

Fees: Donation of non-perishable food or new toy for Citrus United Basket.
Contact: For more information, call 352-726-0315.
Directions: Fort Cooper State Park is located just off US 41, on South Old Floral City Road, two miles south of Inverness.
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Fees: $10.00 per person.
Contact: For more information, call 850-584-5377.
Directions: 1 mile south of Perry on US 19 – South Alternate 27.
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Fees: Regular park admisison.
Contact: For more information, call 352-465-8539.
Directions: From I-75, exit at the second Ocala exit onto State Road 40. Take State Road 40, west. Drive until it dead-ends at U.S. 41. Turn left, the park entrance is on the left-hand side of the road. From Tampa, take U.S. 41, north. Drive through the town of Dunnellon. The Headsprings Entrance is located on the right-hand side of the road, approximately 2.5 miles north of Dunnellon. From areas in the northwest, take U.S. 41 to the town of Williston. After passing through Williston, you will come to a traffic light where State Road 40 has come to a dead-end. Go through this light; the Headsprings Entrance is on the left-hand side of the road. The Campground Entrance is separate from the headsprings day use area and is located 2.5 miles north of C.R. 484 off of S.W. 180th Avenue Road or 2.5 miles south of Highway 40 off of S.W. 180th Avenue Road.

The Tube Entrance is located 1.4 miles south of the Campground Entrance on SW 180th Avenue Road.
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Fees: December 12th – Canned goods, new unwrapped toys or donation.
Contact: For more information, please call 386-397-4331.
Directions: Located on U.S. 41 in White Springs. From I-75 to S.R. 136 (Milepost Exit 439 – Old Exit 84), travel east on S.R. 136 for 3 miles. Turn left on U.S. 41. Park entrance is on the left. From I-10 to U.S. 41 North (Milepost Exit 301 – Old Exit 43), travel 9 miles to White Springs. Park entrance is on the left.
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Fees: The fee is $2.00 park admission.
Contact: For more information, call 352-465-8555.
Directions: From I-75, exit at the second Ocala exit onto State Road 40. Take State Road 40, west. Drive until it dead-ends at U.S. 41. Turn left, the park entrance is on the left-hand side of the road. From Tampa, take U.S. 41, north. Drive through the town of Dunnellon. The Headsprings Entrance is located on the right-hand side of the road, approximately 2.5 miles north of Dunnellon. From areas in the northwest, take U.S. 41 to the town of Williston. After passing through Williston, you will come to a traffic light where State Road 40 has come to a dead-end. Go through this light; the Headsprings Entrance is on the left-hand side of the road. The Campground Entrance is separate from the headsprings day use area and is located 2.5 miles north of C.R. 484 off of S.W. 180th Avenue Road or 2.5 miles south of Highway 40 off of S.W. 180th Avenue Road.

The Tube Entrance is located 1.4 miles south of the Campground Entrance on SW 180th Avenue Road.
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Fees: Suggested donation of $2.00 for adults, $1.00 for children.
Contact: For more information, call 352-628-5343.
Directions: Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park is located in Homosassa Springs, 75 miles north of Tampa on U.S. 19 and 90 miles northwest of Orlando.
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Fees: Regular park admission.
Contact: For more information, call 352-465-8539.
Directions: From I-75, exit at the second Ocala exit onto State Road 40. Take State Road 40, west. Drive until it dead-ends at U.S. 41. Turn left, the park entrance is on the left-hand side of the road. From Tampa, take U.S. 41, north. Drive through the town of Dunnellon. The Headsprings Entrance is located on the right-hand side of the road, approximately 2.5 miles north of Dunnellon. From areas in the northwest, take U.S. 41 to the town of Williston. After passing through Williston, you will come to a traffic light where State Road 40 has come to a dead-end. Go through this light; the Headsprings Entrance is on the left-hand side of the road. The Campground Entrance is separate from the headsprings day use area and is located 2.5 miles north of C.R. 484 off of S.W. 180th Avenue Road or 2.5 miles south of Highway 40 off of S.W. 180th Avenue Road.

The Tube Entrance is located 1.4 miles south of the Campground Entrance on SW 180th Avenue Road.
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Fees: Regular park admission.
Contact: For more information, call 352-628-5343.
Directions: Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park is located in Homosassa Springs, 75 miles north of Tampa on U.S. 19 and 90 miles northwest of Orlando.
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Family fun for all ages! Dance contra, circles and squares to live music hosted by the Flying Turtles String Band.These are the dances that were the rage in the mid 1800’s when the town of Leno thrived! First time dancers are welcome, a caller will walk you through each of the dances. The dance will be held in the 1930’s Recreation Hall located on the banks of the Santa Fe River in O’Leno State Park.

Fees: Regular park admission plus $5.00 per adult, $3.00 per student and children under 18 years of age.
Contact: For more information, call 386-454-1853.
Directions: O’Leno State Park is located on U.S. 441, six miles north of High Springs.
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Fees: Regular park admission.
Contact: For more information, call 352-465-8539.
Directions: From I-75, exit at the second Ocala exit onto State Road 40. Take State Road 40, west. Drive until it dead-ends at U.S. 41. Turn left, the park entrance is on the left-hand side of the road. From Tampa, take U.S. 41, north. Drive through the town of Dunnellon. The Headsprings Entrance is located on the right-hand side of the road, approximately 2.5 miles north of Dunnellon. From areas in the northwest, take U.S. 41 to the town of Williston. After passing through Williston, you will come to a traffic light where State Road 40 has come to a dead-end. Go through this light; the Headsprings Entrance is on the left-hand side of the road. The Campground Entrance is separate from the headsprings day use area and is located 2.5 miles north of C.R. 484 off of S.W. 180th Avenue Road or 2.5 miles south of Highway 40 off of S.W. 180th Avenue Road.

The Tube Entrance is located 1.4 miles south of the Campground Entrance on SW 180th Avenue Road.
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Fees: Event free with paid park admission.
Contact: For more information, please call 386-397-4331.
Directions: Located on U.S. 41 in White Springs. From I-75 to S.R. 136 (Milepost Exit 439 – Old Exit 84), travel east on S.R. 136 for 3 miles. Turn left on U.S. 41. Park entrance is on the left. From I-10 to U.S. 41 North (Milepost Exit 301 – Old Exit 43), travel 9 miles to White Springs. Park entrance is on the left.
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Each course will include one and ½ hour of in-house instruction, a 15 minute break, and a one hour birding walk. The fee will be $10 and each class will be limited to 15 people. Visitors can register by leaving their name, address, phone number and email at Rainbow Springs 352-465-8555 and the instructor will call back if there are any questions. The course will cover an introduction to birding, comparison and use of field guides and binoculars and where to locate them, what characteristics are important to know in the identification of local birds and the course will close with a bird walk around the Rainbow Springs State Park headsprings. Participants are requested to bring field guides and binoculars if they have them and should bring a beverage and/or snack to the course.

Fees: The fee is $10.00 plus $2.00 park admission.
Contact: For more information, call 352-465-8555.
Directions: From I-75, exit at the second Ocala exit onto State Road 40. Take State Road 40, west. Drive until it dead-ends at U.S. 41. Turn left, the park entrance is on the left-hand side of the road. From Tampa, take U.S. 41, north. Drive through the town of Dunnellon. The Headsprings Entrance is located on the right-hand side of the road, approximately 2.5 miles north of Dunnellon. From areas in the northwest, take U.S. 41 to the town of Williston. After passing through Williston, you will come to a traffic light where State Road 40 has come to a dead-end. Go through this light; the Headsprings Entrance is on the left-hand side of the road. The Campground Entrance is separate from the headsprings day use area and is located 2.5 miles north of C.R. 484 off of S.W. 180th Avenue Road or 2.5 miles south of Highway 40 off of S.W. 180th Avenue Road.

The Tube Entrance is located 1.4 miles south of the Campground Entrance on SW 180th Avenue Road.
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Each course will include one and ½ hour of in-house instruction, a 15 minute break, and a one hour birding walk. The fee will be $10 and each class will be limited to 15 people. Visitors can register by leaving their name, address, phone number and email at Rainbow Springs 352-465-8555 and the instructor will call back if there are any questions. The course will cover an introduction to birding, comparison and use of field guides and binoculars and where to locate them, what characteristics are important to know in the identification of local birds and the course will close with a bird walk around the Rainbow Springs State Park headsprings. Participants are requested to bring field guides and binoculars if they have them and should bring a beverage and/or snack to the course.

Fees: The fee is $10.00 plus $2.00 park admission.
Contact: For more information, call 352-465-8555.
Directions: From I-75, exit at the second Ocala exit onto State Road 40. Take State Road 40, west. Drive until it dead-ends at U.S. 41. Turn left, the park entrance is on the left-hand side of the road. From Tampa, take U.S. 41, north. Drive through the town of Dunnellon. The Headsprings Entrance is located on the right-hand side of the road, approximately 2.5 miles north of Dunnellon. From areas in the northwest, take U.S. 41 to the town of Williston. After passing through Williston, you will come to a traffic light where State Road 40 has come to a dead-end. Go through this light; the Headsprings Entrance is on the left-hand side of the road. The Campground Entrance is separate from the headsprings day use area and is located 2.5 miles north of C.R. 484 off of S.W. 180th Avenue Road or 2.5 miles south of Highway 40 off of S.W. 180th Avenue Road.

The Tube Entrance is located 1.4 miles south of the Campground Entrance on SW 180th Avenue Road.
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Fees: Admission free with paid park admission.
Contact: For more information, call 386-397-7009.
Directions: Located on U.S. 41 in White Springs. From I-75 to S.R. 136 (Milepost Exit 439 – Old Exit 84), travel east on S.R. 136 for 3 miles. Turn left on U.S. 41. Park entrance is on the left. From I-10 to U.S. 41 North (Milepost Exit 301 – Old Exit 43), travel 9 miles to White Springs. Park entrance is on the left.
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Fees: The fee is $2.00 park admission.
Contact: For more information, call 352-465-8555.
Directions: From I-75, exit at the second Ocala exit onto State Road 40. Take State Road 40, west. Drive until it dead-ends at U.S. 41. Turn left, the park entrance is on the left-hand side of the road. From Tampa, take U.S. 41, north. Drive through the town of Dunnellon. The Headsprings Entrance is located on the right-hand side of the road, approximately 2.5 miles north of Dunnellon. From areas in the northwest, take U.S. 41 to the town of Williston. After passing through Williston, you will come to a traffic light where State Road 40 has come to a dead-end. Go through this light; the Headsprings Entrance is on the left-hand side of the road. The Campground Entrance is separate from the headsprings day use area and is located 2.5 miles north of C.R. 484 off of S.W. 180th Avenue Road or 2.5 miles south of Highway 40 off of S.W. 180th Avenue Road.

The Tube Entrance is located 1.4 miles south of the Campground Entrance on SW 180th Avenue Road.
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Family fun for all ages! Dance contra, circles and squares to live music hosted by the Flying Turtles String Band.These are the dances that were the rage in the mid 1800’s when the town of Leno thrived! First time dancers are welcome, a caller will walk you through each of the dances. The dance will be held in the 1930’s Recreation Hall located on the banks of the Santa Fe River in O’Leno State Park.

Fees: Regular park admission plus $5.00 per adult, $3.00 per student and children under 18 years of age.
Contact: For more information, call 386-454-1853.
Directions: O’Leno State Park is located on U.S. 441, six miles north of High Springs.
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For additional information, phone 386-397-1920 or visit online Stephen Foster Citizen Support Organization.

Fees: Admission Free with paid park admission.
Contact: For more information, call 386-397-1920.
Directions: Located on U.S. 41 in White Springs. From I-75 to S.R. 136 (Milepost Exit 439 – Old Exit 84), travel east on S.R. 136 for 3 miles. Turn left on U.S. 41. Park entrance is on the left. From I-10 to U.S. 41 North (Milepost Exit 301 – Old Exit 43), travel 9 miles to White Springs. Park entrance is on the left.
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Fees: Fees will apply. See registration page.
Contact: For more information, call 386-397-7005.
Directions: Located on U.S. 41 in White Springs. From I-75 to S.R. 136 (Milepost Exit 439 – Old Exit 84), travel east on S.R. 136 for 3 miles. Turn left on U.S. 41. Park entrance is on the left. From I-10 to U.S. 41 North (Milepost Exit 301 – Old Exit 43), travel 9 miles to White Springs. Park entrance is on the left.
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Fees: Regular park admission.
Contact: For more information, call 352-628-5343.
Directions: Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park is located in Homosassa Springs, 75 miles north of Tampa on U.S. 19 and 90 miles northwest of Orlando.
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Fees: Admission Free with paid park admission.
Contact: For more information, call 386-397-7009.
Directions: Located on U.S. 41 in White Springs. From I-75 to S.R. 136 (Milepost Exit 439 – Old Exit 84), travel east on S.R. 136 for 3 miles. Turn left on U.S. 41. Park entrance is on the left. From I-10 to U.S. 41 North (Milepost Exit 301 – Old Exit 43), travel 9 miles to White Springs. Park entrance is on the left.
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School groups will be given guided tours on Friday, February 5th. Reservations are required two months in advance. Please call 352-472-1142.

Fees: Regular park admission.
Contact: For more information, call 352-472-1142.
Directions: Dudley Farm Historic State Park is located 4 miles east of Newberry on SR 26.
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Educational programs are planned for Friday’s School Day when both public and private school students are invited to attend the reenactment. School groups may contact the park at 386-397-7009 to register for the event.

For additional information, visit online at Battle Of Olustee or call toll free 1-877-635-3655.

Fees: Admission on Saturday and Sunday is $7 for adults and $3 for children over age 5.
Student fees are $2 on Friday’s School Day.

Contact: For more information, call 1-877-635-3655.
Directions: Olustee Battlefield is located on U.S. 90, 15 miles east of Lake City and 50 miles west of Jacksonville.
From I-10 exit at U.S. 90 west (Milepost Exit 324). The battlefield is located 5.5 miles from the exit.
From I-75, exit at U.S. 90 east (Milepost Exit 427) and travel approximately 20 miles to the park.
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Fees: The fee is $2.00 park admission.
Contact: For more information, call 352-465-8555.
Directions: From I-75, exit at the second Ocala exit onto State Road 40. Take State Road 40, west. Drive until it dead-ends at U.S. 41. Turn left, the park entrance is on the left-hand side of the road. From Tampa, take U.S. 41, north. Drive through the town of Dunnellon. The Headsprings Entrance is located on the right-hand side of the road, approximately 2.5 miles north of Dunnellon. From areas in the northwest, take U.S. 41 to the town of Williston. After passing through Williston, you will come to a traffic light where State Road 40 has come to a dead-end. Go through this light; the Headsprings Entrance is on the left-hand side of the road. The Campground Entrance is separate from the headsprings day use area and is located 2.5 miles north of C.R. 484 off of S.W. 180th Avenue Road or 2.5 miles south of Highway 40 off of S.W. 180th Avenue Road.

The Tube Entrance is located 1.4 miles south of the Campground Entrance on SW 180th Avenue Road.
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Fees: Free!
Contact: For more information, call 352-628-5343.
Directions: Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park is located in Homosassa Springs, 75 miles north of Tampa on U.S. 19 and 90 miles northwest of Orlando.
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Fees: Free!
Contact: For more information, call 352-628-5343.
Directions: Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park is located in Homosassa Springs, 75 miles north of Tampa on U.S. 19 and 90 miles northwest of Orlando.
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Family fun for all ages! Dance contra, circles and squares to live music hosted by the Flying Turtles String Band.These are the dances that were the rage in the mid 1800’s when the town of Leno thrived! First time dancers are welcome, a caller will walk you through each of the dances. The dance will be held in the 1930’s Recreation Hall located on the banks of the Santa Fe River in O’Leno State Park.

Fees: Regular park admission plus $5.00 per adult, $3.00 per student and children under 18 years of age.
Contact: For more information, call 386-454-1853.
Directions: O’Leno State Park is located on U.S. 441, six miles north of High Springs.
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Fees: Fees will apply. See registration page.
Contact: For more information, call 386-397-7005.
Directions: Located on U.S. 41 in White Springs. From I-75 to S.R. 136 (Milepost Exit 439 – Old Exit 84), travel east on S.R. 136 for 3 miles. Turn left on U.S. 41. Park entrance is on the left. From I-10 to U.S. 41 North (Milepost Exit 301 – Old Exit 43), travel 9 miles to White Springs. Park entrance is on the left.
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Fees: Regular park admission.
Contact: For more information, call 352-465-8539.
Directions: From I-75, exit at the second Ocala exit onto State Road 40. Take State Road 40, west. Drive until it dead-ends at U.S. 41. Turn left, the park entrance is on the left-hand side of the road. From Tampa, take U.S. 41, north. Drive through the town of Dunnellon. The Headsprings Entrance is located on the right-hand side of the road, approximately 2.5 miles north of Dunnellon. From areas in the northwest, take U.S. 41 to the town of Williston. After passing through Williston, you will come to a traffic light where State Road 40 has come to a dead-end. Go through this light; the Headsprings Entrance is on the left-hand side of the road. The Campground Entrance is separate from the headsprings day use area and is located 2.5 miles north of C.R. 484 off of S.W. 180th Avenue Road or 2.5 miles south of Highway 40 off of S.W. 180th Avenue Road.

The Tube Entrance is located 1.4 miles south of the Campground Entrance on SW 180th Avenue Road.
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Fees: Free admission to all activities in the Florida Room at the Visitor Center.
Regular admission applies for entrance into the Wildlife Park.
Contact: For more information, call 352-628-5343.
Directions: Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park is located in Homosassa Springs, 75 miles north of Tampa on U.S. 19 and 90 miles northwest of Orlando.
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Fees: Regular park admission.
Contact: For more information, call 352-465-8539.
Directions: From I-75, exit at the second Ocala exit onto State Road 40. Take State Road 40, west. Drive until it dead-ends at U.S. 41. Turn left, the park entrance is on the left-hand side of the road. From Tampa, take U.S. 41, north. Drive through the town of Dunnellon. The Headsprings Entrance is located on the right-hand side of the road, approximately 2.5 miles north of Dunnellon. From areas in the northwest, take U.S. 41 to the town of Williston. After passing through Williston, you will come to a traffic light where State Road 40 has come to a dead-end. Go through this light; the Headsprings Entrance is on the left-hand side of the road. The Campground Entrance is separate from the headsprings day use area and is located 2.5 miles north of C.R. 484 off of S.W. 180th Avenue Road or 2.5 miles south of Highway 40 off of S.W. 180th Avenue Road.

The Tube Entrance is located 1.4 miles south of the Campground Entrance on SW 180th Avenue Road.
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Fees: Fees will apply. See registration page.
Contact: For more information, call 386-397-7005.
Directions: Located on U.S. 41 in White Springs. From I-75 to S.R. 136 (Milepost Exit 439 – Old Exit 84), travel east on S.R. 136 for 3 miles. Turn left on U.S. 41. Park entrance is on the left. From I-10 to U.S. 41 North (Milepost Exit 301 – Old Exit 43), travel 9 miles to White Springs. Park entrance is on the left.
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Fees: The fee is $2.00 park admission.
Contact: For more information, call 352-465-8555.
Directions: From I-75, exit at the second Ocala exit onto State Road 40. Take State Road 40, west. Drive until it dead-ends at U.S. 41. Turn left, the park entrance is on the left-hand side of the road. From Tampa, take U.S. 41, north. Drive through the town of Dunnellon. The Headsprings Entrance is located on the right-hand side of the road, approximately 2.5 miles north of Dunnellon. From areas in the northwest, take U.S. 41 to the town of Williston. After passing through Williston, you will come to a traffic light where State Road 40 has come to a dead-end. Go through this light; the Headsprings Entrance is on the left-hand side of the road. The Campground Entrance is separate from the headsprings day use area and is located 2.5 miles north of C.R. 484 off of S.W. 180th Avenue Road or 2.5 miles south of Highway 40 off of S.W. 180th Avenue Road.

The Tube Entrance is located 1.4 miles south of the Campground Entrance on SW 180th Avenue Road.
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Park Road Closure: IMPORTANT!!! You must arrive by 7:30 A.M. No vehicles will be allowed in or out of the Park from 7:30 A.M. to 8:30 A.M. for the safety of competitors. Carpooling is greatly appreciated.

Download the Race information and Registration Form or register online at Active.com.

Fees: See registration form.
Contact: For more information, call 386-454-1853.
Directions: O’Leno State Park is located on U.S. 441, six miles north of High Springs.
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Fees: This event is FREE!
Contact: For more information, call 386-397-4462.
Directions: Located on U.S. 41 in White Springs. From I-75 to S.R. 136 (Milepost Exit 439 – Old Exit 84), travel east on S.R. 136 for 3 miles. Turn left on U.S. 41. Park entrance is on the left. From I-10 to U.S. 41 North (Milepost Exit 301 – Old Exit 43), travel 9 miles to White Springs. Park entrance is on the left.
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Early registration is available on Active. Com, with the race application by mail or at Lloyd Clarke Sports. In-store registration will be available at Lloyd Clarke Sports from 3/10/2010 through 3/19/2010 (cash or check only!) Race day registration will begin at 6:45 a.m.

Registration closes Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 11:59 PM.

Fees: NOW-3/09/2010: FTC $20, Non-FTC $25, No Shirt $15, FROM 3/10/2010-RACEDAY: FTC & Non $30, No Shirt $20, Under 17 Free (no shirt).
Contact: For more information, call 352-466-3397.
Directions: Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park is located 10 miles south of Gainesville, in Micanopy, on the east side of US 441.

Coming from the north on I-75: Take exit 374, the Micanopy exit, and turn left at the end of the exit ramp. You will then be traveling east on CR 234. Stay on this road 1.4 miles until it intersects with US 441. Turn left onto 441 and go 0.6 miles to Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park (on the right).

Coming from the south on I-75: Take exit 374, the Micanopy exit, and turn right at the end of the exit ramp. You will then be traveling east on CR 234. Stay on this road 1.4 miles until it intersects with US 441. Turn left onto 441 and go about 0.6 miles to Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park (on the right).
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Register at Elderhostel. Adventures in Lifelong Learning.

Fees: Fees will apply. See registration page.
Contact: For more information, call 386-397-4478.
Directions: Located on U.S. 41 in White Springs. From I-75 to S.R. 136 (Milepost Exit 439 – Old Exit 84), travel east on S.R. 136 for 3 miles. Turn left on U.S. 41. Park entrance is on the left. From I-10 to U.S. 41 North (Milepost Exit 301 – Old Exit 43), travel 9 miles to White Springs. Park entrance is on the left.
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A second category has been added open to anyone wishing to enter a great pot of chili! All ages welcome. Trophy’s will be awarded for the 1st – 5th place winners in the open competition. Turn in time for the chili in the open division is 1:30 p.m.

Registration is from 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m., with an entry fee of $20.00 per team for both the CASI and open divisions. A complementary breakfast will be provided for all contestants from 7:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.

Pre-registration is encouraged, and will begin on March 1, 2010. Forms are available by contacting the Friends of O’Leno at Friends of O’Leno or by calling Harriet Walsh at 386-454-4806.

Spectators may purchase sampling kits and vote for the “Peoples Choice Award”. One award will be presented to the overall winner of both the CASI and open division.

Campsites are available by making reservations at Reserve America or calling 800-326-3521.

Fees: Chili entry fee is $20.00 Regular park admission to attend the event.
Contact: For more information, call 386-454-1853.
Directions: O’Leno State Park is located on U.S. 441, six miles north of High Springs.
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Fees: Admission free with paid park admission.
Contact: For more information, call 386-397-7005.
Directions: Located on U.S. 41 in White Springs. From I-75 to S.R. 136 (Milepost Exit 439 – Old Exit 84), travel east on S.R. 136 for 3 miles. Turn left on U.S. 41. Park entrance is on the left. From I-10 to U.S. 41 North (Milepost Exit 301 – Old Exit 43), travel 9 miles to White Springs. Park entrance is on the left.
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Fees: Donation of $5.00 for children includes admission to park.
Adults receive a 33% discount on park admission.
Contact: For more information, call 352-628-5343.
Directions: Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park is located in Homosassa Springs, 75 miles north of Tampa on U.S. 19 and 90 miles northwest of Orlando.
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Fees: This event is free.
Contact: For more information, call 386-397-4331.
Directions: Located on U.S. 41 in White Springs. From I-75 to S.R. 136 (Milepost Exit 439 – Old Exit 84), travel east on S.R. 136 for 3 miles. Turn left on U.S. 41. Park entrance is on the left. From I-10 to U.S. 41 North (Milepost Exit 301 – Old Exit 43), travel 9 miles to White Springs. Park entrance is on the left.
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Fees: Regular park admission.
Contact: For more information, call 352-628-5343.
Directions: Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park is located in Homosassa Springs, 75 miles north of Tampa on U.S. 19 and 90 miles northwest of Orlando.
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Fees: The fee is $2.00 park admission.
Contact: For more information, call 352-465-8555.
Directions: From I-75, exit at the second Ocala exit onto State Road 40. Take State Road 40, west. Drive until it dead-ends at U.S. 41. Turn left, the park entrance is on the left-hand side of the road. From Tampa, take U.S. 41, north. Drive through the town of Dunnellon. The Headsprings Entrance is located on the right-hand side of the road, approximately 2.5 miles north of Dunnellon. From areas in the northwest, take U.S. 41 to the town of Williston. After passing through Williston, you will come to a traffic light where State Road 40 has come to a dead-end. Go through this light; the Headsprings Entrance is on the left-hand side of the road. The Campground Entrance is separate from the headsprings day use area and is located 2.5 miles north of C.R. 484 off of S.W. 180th Avenue Road or 2.5 miles south of Highway 40 off of S.W. 180th Avenue Road.

The Tube Entrance is located 1.4 miles south of the Campground Entrance on SW 180th Avenue Road.
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Fees: Regular park admission.
Contact: For more information, call 352-465-8539.
Directions: From I-75, exit at the second Ocala exit onto State Road 40. Take State Road 40, west. Drive until it dead-ends at U.S. 41. Turn left, the park entrance is on the left-hand side of the road. From Tampa, take U.S. 41, north. Drive through the town of Dunnellon. The Headsprings Entrance is located on the right-hand side of the road, approximately 2.5 miles north of Dunnellon. From areas in the northwest, take U.S. 41 to the town of Williston. After passing through Williston, you will come to a traffic light where State Road 40 has come to a dead-end. Go through this light; the Headsprings Entrance is on the left-hand side of the road. The Campground Entrance is separate from the headsprings day use area and is located 2.5 miles north of C.R. 484 off of S.W. 180th Avenue Road or 2.5 miles south of Highway 40 off of S.W. 180th Avenue Road.

The Tube Entrance is located 1.4 miles south of the Campground Entrance on SW 180th Avenue Road.
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Fees: Regular park admission.
Contact: For more information, call 352-628-5343.
Directions: Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park is located in Homosassa Springs, 75 miles north of Tampa on U.S. 19 and 90 miles northwest of Orlando.
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Family fun for all ages! Dance contra, circles and squares to live music hosted by the Flying Turtles String Band.These are the dances that were the rage in the mid 1800’s when the town of Leno thrived! First time dancers are welcome, a caller will walk you through each of the dances. The dance will be held in the 1930’s Recreation Hall located on the banks of the Santa Fe River in O’Leno State Park.

Fees: Regular park admission plus $5.00 per adult, $3.00 per student and children under 18 years of age.
Contact: For more information, call 386-454-1853.
Directions: O’Leno State Park is located on U.S. 441, six miles north of High Springs.
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Family fun for all ages! Dance contra, circles and squares to live music hosted by the Flying Turtles String Band.These are the dances that were the rage in the mid 1800’s when the town of Leno thrived! First time dancers are welcome, a caller will walk you through each of the dances. The dance will be held in the 1930’s Recreation Hall located on the banks of the Santa Fe River in O’Leno State Park.

Fees: Regular park admission plus $5.00 per adult, $3.00 per student and children under 18 years of age.
Contact: For more information, call 386-454-1853.
Directions: O’Leno State Park is located on U.S. 441, six miles north of High Springs.
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For advance tickets, call 1-877-635-3655 or visit Florida Folk Festival. Participants and vendors call 386-397-7005.
Fees: Advance Tickets – One Day Adult – $20.00; Weekend Adult – $40.00; Child Day (good all weekend) – $4.00 Gate Tickets – One Day Adult – $25.00; Weekend Adult – $50.00; Child Day (good all weekend) – $5.00
Contact: For more information, call 1-877-635-3655.
Directions: Located on U.S. 41 in White Springs. From I-75 to S.R. 136 (Milepost Exit 439 – Old Exit 84), travel east on S.R. 136 for 3 miles. Turn left on U.S. 41. Park entrance is on the left. From I-10 to U.S. 41 North (Milepost Exit 301 – Old Exit 43), travel 9 miles to White Springs. Park entrance is on the left.
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