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NORTH FLORIDA A MATTER DIVING A diver exploring Ginnie Springs S 6 cratch the sur face in Nor th Florida and you’ll find incredible beaches, plenty of oceanfront dining, fascinating shops and glittering nightlife possibilities: in shor t, all the amenities of a coastal resor t getaway. Dive a little deeper, though, to take your Nor th Florida vacation to a whole new level. One that includes secluded rivers, lakes and streams, as well as refreshing, cr ystal-clear springs. Layers of histor y that peel back slowly from recent to distant, revealing their secrets in ar t, architecture, monuments and museums. Parks, beaches and preser ves where it feels like you’re the only one on ear th, not counting the many birds and animals keeping you company, along with activities that will send you hiking, biking, swimming and paddling far of f the beaten path. If you’re looking for the Florida that was—and the Florida that always will be—the right direction is nor th. WATER MARKS | Like the entire peninsula, Nor th Florida is bracketed by two coastlines—Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico—yet unlike most visitors, those seeking something a little dif ferent may be heading inland for their water adventures. The Sunshine State of fers some of the best flatwater paddling in the United States, much of it right here in the nor thern region, from Putnam County’s St. Johns River in the east to the Blackwater River in the west and all points in between. You’ll find superb options near Gainesville, in Palatka (also located in Putnam County) and in Flagler County in the city of Bunnell, home of the paddler’s paradise, Haw Creek Preser ve. Florida’s famed Suwannee River— immor talized in the state song “Old Folks at Home” by Stephen Foster— flows south from the Okeefenokee Swamp to the Gulf and it’s quite a ride, with mostly gentle currents with some moderate whitewater rapids. You can literally travel for miles without seeing or hearing a hint of civilization: the only sound is the wind in the trees and birdsong. If you take the full 12- to 14-day trip down the river, from White Undiscovered Florida Courtesy of Visit Jacksonville DEEP dreamstime 

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The Roads Less Traveled
North Florida
Central Florida
South Florida

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