Discover the natural beauty of Wakulla County . . . wondrous treasures found only in the unspoiled "other" Florida.
Everything here moves to the sounds of softer, quieter music so the rare birds and animals who live here aren't disturbed. Perhaps they'll find you along the banks of the Wakulla River or the marshes surrounding St. Mark's National Wildlife Refuge. You can bike or hike, canoe or kayak through your adventures in Wakulla County, there's nothing you can't do here.
Join us as we celebrate the natural blessings of our coastline with the finest seafood festivals in the south. See our world famous Wakulla Springs - for wildlife viewing there's none to compare. Don't miss our Sopchoppy Worm Gruntin’ Festival, a one-day outdoor event in the streets of historic downtown Sopchoppy, and make your plans for enjoying our Wakulla Wildlife Festival.
The River Boat Tour at Edward Ball Wakulla Springs State Park along the Wakulla River is one of the most visited tourist destinations in the Tallahassee area. The 40-60 minute world-class wildlife viewing event takes visitors on a three mile loop downstream and back among majestic bald cypress trees, elegant wading birds, and toothy alligators. Manatees are often sighted, but their presence is not dependable. A camera is highly recommended to capture the candid images of the river’s fauna.
The Wakulla County Welcome Center in Panacea marks the site of a turn of the Century resort community. In the early 1900s, visitors traveled from across the country, and as far away as Europe, to “take in” the healing waters of the renowned Panacea Mineral Springs. Step inside the Welcome Center to see pictures of the mule powered tram car that carried travelers to this spot, and other classic photos from the past.
Step outside to the deck overlooking Dickerson Bay and experience the natural world of Wakulla. Enjoy a panoramic view of sky, pine forests, salt marsh and sea. Glimpse a majestic eagle soaring overhead. Watch a stately heron foraging in the shallows. Let the warm Gulf breezes blow your cares away.
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Wakulla Springs State Park
Home of one of the largest and deepest freshwater springs in the world, this park plays host to an abundance of wildlife. Daily guided riverboat tours provide a closer view of wildlife, and glass bottom boat tours are offered when the water is clear.
Home of one of the largest and deepest freshwater springs in the world, this park plays host to an abundance of wildlife. Daily guided riverboat tours provide a closer view of wildlife, and glass bottom boat tours are offered when the water is clear.
St Marks National Wildlife Preserve
One of the oldest in the National Wildlife Refuge System encompassing 68,000 acres spread out between Wakulla, Jefferson, and Taylor counties on the Gulf Coast of NW Florida. The refuge includes tidal creeks and estuaries of seven north Florida rivers.
One of the oldest in the National Wildlife Refuge System encompassing 68,000 acres spread out between Wakulla, Jefferson, and Taylor counties on the Gulf Coast of NW Florida. The refuge includes tidal creeks and estuaries of seven north Florida rivers.
Wakulla County Florida RV Parks
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