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Hail, Columbia County, Florida

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Published: Wednesday, August 24, 2016
Written by: Gary McKechnie, Visit Florida
Whether you show up in January or plan a visit for July, it’s always spring time in Columbia County. So proud are they of their rivers and crystal-clear springs that the county tourism bureau dubbed their official website springsrus.com.

Springs are only part of it. While Columbia County only has one city and one town, it has historic architecture, wonderful back roads, natural beauty and wildlife, birdwatching ... Read more

The Ultimate 3-Day Weekend Guide to Columbia County, Florida

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Published: Friday, June 3, 2016
Written by: Columbia County Tourist Development

Nature and history lovers, there’s a perfect Florida weekend getaway destination without the crowds you expect from a Florida vacation. How does three days of local restaurants, alligator sightings, hiking past waterfalls, kayaking, swimming and history museums sound? If that defines the perfect Florida weekend vacation to you, pack your hiking boots and bring the bathing suit to Columbia County, Florida, on the northern state border with Georgia. Here’s a perfect 3-day guid... Read more

Top 10 Ways to Kick Back in Columbia County, Florida

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Published: Thursday, March 24, 2016
Written by: Columbia County Tourist Development

Between Tallahassee and Jacksonville sits Columbia County, Florida, better known as Florida’s Gateway for being at the key corridor of Interstates 10 and 75, leading to Orlando. Instead of jockeying with 10,000 other minivans for left-lane advantage on I-75, plan to pull over in Columbia County’s Lake City because it’s actually the perfect place to park your fanny pack and to take the annual family vacation. Here are 10 of the top things to do in Columbia County, Florida, if... Read more

Poe Springs Park

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Published: Wednesday, December 9, 2015
Written by: Jill Zima Borski

Poe Springs Park in central Florida offers free fun for families year-round. Located near High Springs and Gainesville, the park boasts 202 acres filled with scenic woodlands and rolling fields, and is located along the banks of the Santa Fe River. Poe Springs pumps an average of 45 million gallons of cool, refreshing water daily into the Santa Fe River. Alachua County manages the park. Poe Springs is one of the least crowded... Read more

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