Around North Florida

Day Two

From Milton, head east on I-10. Merge onto US-331 south. In Destin, take C30A, which runs along the beach. Grayton Beach State Recreation Area (850-231-4210), 357 Main Park Rd., is a wonderful place to stretch your legs. Enjoy a stroll on the white sand beaches or go hiking in the pine flatwoods.

Continue east on U.S. 98 from C30A. From Port St. Joe, take C30 and follow signage to your second destination, the T.H. Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula State Park (850-227-1327), 8899 Cape San Blas Rd. In these 2,516 magnificent acres surrounded by the Gulf of Mexico and St. Joseph Bay you'll find camping, cabins, fishing, hiking trails and miles of natural beach. Canoeing and kayaking are popular here, as is bird watching with more than 209 recorded species. Guided walks are seasonally available. Open 8 a.m. - sunset, daily.

Wakulla, meaning "mysteries of strange water," is one of the largest and deepest freshwater springs in the world, with points at 185 feet.

Your final stop for the day is Wakulla Springs State Park & Lodge (850-224-5950), where you'll spend the afternoon and evening. Go east on U.S. 98 until it intersects with U.S. 319. Head north into Crawfordville, then go east on State Road 61 and follow the signs. Wakulla, meaning "mysteries of strange water," is one of the largest and deepest freshwater springs in the world, with points at 185 feet. The spring and the river are home to an abundance of wildlife, including alligators, turtles and nearly 200 species of birds. The guided riverboat tours are a must. The unspoiled wildness of this area has made it the backdrop for a number of classic movies such as "Tarzan" and "Creature from the Black Lagoon." You may also wish to dine in the restaurant or stay at the historic lodge overnight.

Day Three - Your adventure includes a visit to the Spirit Of The Suwannee Music Park/Campground