Explore natural and human history at the confluence of the Suwannee and Withlacoochee Rivers. (Say that five times fast.) Travel by canoe to see all of the inlets, water birds, and maybe an alligator or two. The gators like to sun themselves on the river banks. The shores have dynamic cypress and magnolia trees droop with Spanish moss. This serene setting lets you listen for the peal of birds and the skittering of small mammals.
There is a lot of history here, too. A boardwalk takes you to the Confederate earthworks. This large mound served as a promontory to protect the nearby railroad trestle over the rivers. The sand hills and swamp reclaimed two ghost towns from the Civil War era.
You might also see the remnants of a 19th century steamship and its gigantic paddle wheel. These ghosts of the past remind you that this
Explore natural and human history at the confluence of the Suwannee and Withlacoochee Rivers. (Say that five times fast.) Travel by canoe to see all of the inlets, water birds, and maybe an alligator or two. The gators like to sun themselves on the river banks. The shores have dynamic cypress and magnolia trees droop with Spanish moss. This serene setting lets you listen for the peal of birds and the skittering of small mammals.
There is a lot of history here, too. A boardwalk takes you to the Confederate earthworks. This large mound served as a promontory to protect the nearby railroad trestle over the rivers. The sand hills and swamp reclaimed two ghost towns from the Civil War era.
You might also see the remnants of a 19th century steamship and its gigantic paddle wheel. These ghosts of the past remind you that this place once bustled with human activity. Rustic camps have fire circles for ambiance and cooking your food. In-park cabins provide a few more creature comforts.
When you stay at the Suwanee River Campground, you can roll out of your sleeping bag and get right to hiking, since the campground sits right off of the Suwannee River Wilderness Trail. Or you can start your day a little slower, roasting sausages and warming up coffee over the fire. We’d probably pick the second option; hiking before we had our mo Read more...
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Suwannee River State Park
Find natural beauty near one of the largest swamps in America.
Explore natural and human history at the confluence of the Suwannee and Withlacoochee Rivers. (Say that five times fast.) Travel by canoe to see all of the inlets, water birds, and maybe an alligator or two. The gators like to sun themselves on the river banks. The shores have dynamic cypress and magnolia trees droop with Spanish moss. This serene setting lets you listen for the peal of birds and the skittering of small mammals.
There is a lot of history here, too. A boardwalk takes you to the Confederate earthworks. This large mound served as a promontory to protect the nearby railroad trestle over the rivers. The sand hills and swamp reclaimed two ghost towns from the Civil War era.
You might also see the remnants of a 19th century steamship and its gigantic paddle wheel. These ghosts of the past remind you that this
Explore natural and human history at the confluence of the Suwannee and Withlacoochee Rivers. (Say that five times fast.) Travel by canoe to see all of the inlets, water birds, and maybe an alligator or two. The gators like to sun themselves on the river banks. The shores have dynamic cypress and magnolia trees droop with Spanish moss. This serene setting lets you listen for the peal of birds and the skittering of small mammals.
There is a lot of history here, too. A boardwalk takes you to the Confederate earthworks. This large mound served as a promontory to protect the nearby railroad trestle over the rivers. The sand hills and swamp reclaimed two ghost towns from the Civil War era.
You might also see the remnants of a 19th century steamship and its gigantic paddle wheel. These ghosts of the past remind you that this place once bustled with human activity. Rustic camps have fire circles for ambiance and cooking your food. In-park cabins provide a few more creature comforts.
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When you stay at the Suwanee River Campground, you can roll out of your sleeping bag and get right to hiking, since the campground sits right off of the Suwannee River Wilderness Trail. Or you can start your day a little slower, roasting sausages and warming up coffee over the fire. We’d probably pick the second option; hiking before we had our mo Read more...
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