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Historic Canoe Exhibit Comes to Silver River

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Canoe Exhibit at Silver River Museum

A world-class exhibit featuring Native American canoes from across two continents is coming to the Silver River Museum in February 2020.

Filed Under: Florida History Tagged With: silver river

Fort King Battle Reenacts the Start of Second Seminole War

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Attack on Fort King

“Fight for Freedom” reenacts Chief Osceola’s attack on Fort King and the killing of Indian Agent Wiley Thompson. The event sparked the Second Seminole War.

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Florida’s Waterfalls & Whitewater Rapids

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Falling Creek Falls

Florida is the flattest state in the nation, with its highest point only 345 feet above sea level. But it does have it’s own mountain range (sort of), and even a handful of waterfalls and whitewater rapids. Here are some of our favorites: 1. Falling Waters State Park Florida’s premier waterfall is a natural wonder. […]

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Silver Springs Wild Monkeys Attract Tourists – And Controversy

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Silver Springs - Rhesus Macaques

The monkeys at Silver Springs State Park are no longer a planned part of the show. They’ve been roaming wild since the 1930s. The monkeys have attracted tourists — and controversy — for years.

Filed Under: Florida Day Trips, Florida Springs, Florida State Parks, Ocala National Forest Tagged With: monkeys, silver springs

Festival of Lights at Stephen Foster State Park

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Stephen Foster State Park is transformed into a brilliant winter wonderland during the annual Festival of Lights.

Filed Under: Florida Events, Florida History, Florida State Parks

Sopchoppy, Florida

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Sopchoppy, Florida

The teeny town of Sopchoppy in the Florida Panhandle has a population of less than 500 souls. But it’s world famous for its annual “Worm Grunting Festival.” Worm Grunting (or worm charming) is a technique that creates vibrations in the ground by rubbing metal slabs against wooden stakes. When done right, the vibrations drive the […]

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