Florida State Parks

🌀 Storm Response 🌀 @FLStateParks strike teams have been on the ground across the Panhandle working tirelessly to clear debris, repair damage and help our state parks safely reopen. For more updates on parks in the Panhandle, visit FloridaStateParks.org/StormU…

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DEP acquired 74 acres along Lake Pierce as part of the Catfish Creek #FloridaForever Project. Located within the Florida Wildlife Corridor, this acquisition expands Allen David Broussard Catfish Creek Preserve State Park in Haines City, FL. This property will: ✔️ Enhance recreation and education opportunities for @FLStateParks visitors. ✔️ Preserve water quality within the Upper Kissimmee Basin, an important headwaters area for the Kissimmee River, Lake Okeechobee and America’s Everglades. ✔️ Strengthen long-term conservation of habitat for species such as the bald eagle, Florida scrub-jay and gopher tortoise. *** . . #FLDEP #Conservation

As we await Florida’s newest State Geological Site designation, it’s time to highlight Torreya State Park. Designated as a State Geological Site in 2022, Torreya State Park hosts Rock Bluff, the steep, tall limestone bluff that has been exposed by erosional activity of the Apalachicola River. Rock Bluff stands at the eastern edge of the Apalachicola River floodplain and is one of the tallest natural geologic exposures of rock and sediment layers in Florida. When these layers are exposed at land surface, the area is known to geologists as an outcrop. At 100 feet tall, the outcrop at Rock Bluff is among the best in Florida! Discover more about this incredible site and Florida’s rich geological story at FLoridaDEP.gov/FGS. *** 📍: Torreya State Park 💡: Plan your historic encounter at FloridaStateParks.org. Before you visit, check the KNOW BEFORE YOU GO section on the park’s webpage for real-time updates and helpful information. . @America250FL . #FLDEP #FGSRocks #HistoricalEncounters #FloridaHeritage #America250FL

For 25 years, Florida Forever has done more than protect land — it has helped shape the future of our state. With its support, over 1 million acres have been conserved as conservation easements, state parks, wildlife habitats, cultural sites and recreational spaces that enrich our communities. 🌎 As we approach #America250FL, Florida Forever reminds us that America’s story is told not only through monuments and documents, but also through the living landscapes around us. 👉 To learn more and apply to be a part of the priority list, visit FloridaForever.org. 📅 Applications close Oct. 15. 📍: Indian River Lagoon Blueway #FloridaForever #FloridaStateParks #ConservationHistory #ConservationInAction #FloridaHistory #OnlyInFlorida

As we countdown to Florida’s newest State Geological Site, we’re sharing some of the most fascinating sites already on the map. At Falling Waters State Park, Florida's tallest waterfall plunges 70 feet into a limestone sink. This feature is part of Florida’s karst landscape, where limestone bedrock has been slowly dissolved by naturally acidic groundwater, forming sinkholes, caves and underground rivers. The falling water drops into a cave and eventually enters the Floridan aquifer system, showing how surface water and groundwater are interconnected. State Geological Sites like this aren’t just scenic — they’re part of Florida’s history. These locations reveal how our land was formed and how natural features like Falling Waters connect to Florida’s identity. Discover more about this incredible site and Florida’s rich geological story at floridadep.gov/fgs. *** 📍: Falling Waters State Park 💡: Plan your historic encounter at FloridaStateParks.org. Before you visit, check the KNOW BEFORE YOU GO section on the park’s webpage for real-time updates and helpful information. 🔗: floridadep.gov/fgs/outreach-… . . #FLDEP #FGSRocks #HistoricalEncounters #FloridaHeritage #America250FL