The Trails Of Weekiwachee Preserve S01-E03 || ExploreFlorida

Really loved hiking #Weekiwachee Preserve's well-marked trails and beautiful sights. We think this is a great place for those that love to fish, hike, bike, paddleboard, kayak. Fun tip, when you and your spouse go, be sure to explain the plan before getting there, Danielle was not ready for a 5-mile hike. Link for Park: https://www.swfwmd.state.fl.us/recreation/weekiwachee-preserve Check out our YouTube playlist for all our and maybe your adventures in Florida https://www.chrisdoeswhat.com/y_explore_florida You can also follow us on our blog: https://www.chrisdoeswhat.com/ Or go directly to cooking: https://www.dininginwithdanielle.com If you have a request, please see our blog and go to contact. https://www.chrisdoeswhat.com/contact-us/ Current Video & Blog Productions: Florida Landscapes Explore Florida Recipes with Danielle DIY and HowTo Reviews Equipment: All videos are edited with Sony VEGAS Pro or Filmora Our video studio does have a green screen with umbrella lighting All recording equipment is Sony and our main camera is the HDR-CX675 offering servo steadied filming and 5.1 sound. Affiliate Links: - Shop Amazon at no cost to you, and helps our channel: https://amzn.to/2SMfsjS - Shop Target at no cost to you, and helps our channel: https://goto.target.com/xkbJ1 - Easy low-cost Financial Investing: Acorns Investment - https://www.acorns.com/invite?code=ach8rs - Best Blog Hosting: https://www.bluehost.com/?utm_source=www.chrisdoeswhat.com&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=affiliate-link_chrisdoeswhat_notype Music: Intro/Outro: Elliot Berger - The Nameless Video Music: Ahxello - Sky High Weekiwachee Preserve The Weekiwachee Preserve is part of a regional system of conservation lands that extend up to Crystal River Buffer Preserve, preserving the southernmost coastal hardwood hammock in western Florida. The preserve provides a rich mosaic of habitats including several miles of Weeki Wachee River frontage, portions of the Mud River, dense hardwood swamps, freshwater and saltwater marshes, and pine-covered sandhills. The preserve is best known for its Florida black bear population. The bears are shy, elusive and pose no threat to people, spending most of their time deep in the forest. Public ownership protects the wetlands' natural functions of conveying spring water to the gulf, cleansing surface water and providing flood protection, as well as buffering nearby residential communities from tropical storms. Park Details Street Address 2345 Osowaw Boulevard Spring Hill, FL 34607 Size 11206 Acres Hours of Operation Daily from sunrise to sunset. On second and fourth Saturday of each month, visitors may drive into preserve through the Osowaw Boulevard entrance and park at end of paved road. Site Features Birding Hiking Bicycling Boating Canoeing-Paddling Fishing Hunting ADA-Accessible Picnic Facilities Restrooms Recreation Opportunities Recreation Term Bicycling Recreation Description Approximately 5.5 miles of bicycling on paved and unpaved trails. Bicyclists are required to stay on designated or marked trails. Florida law requires bicyclists under 16 to wear helmets. Recreation Term Birding Recreation Description (Bird Watching) Site located on west section of Great Florida Birding and Wildlife Trail. Contact Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) for more information. Recreation Term Boating Recreation Description Lakes open to hand-launched boats, canoes and kayaks. Electric trolling motors allowed. Gas-powered outboards not allowed. Use caution launching boats — banks can be unstable. Do not back vehicles or trailers onto bank. Boats must be carried to the lake — there is no boat ramp. Recreation Term Fishing Recreation Description Numerous lakes inhabited by both freshwater and saltwater species. Caution: banks can be unstable. Contact FWC for license requirements. Recreation Term Hiking Recreation Description Approximately 5.5-miles of paved and unpaved trails. 4.3 miles of marked, scenic woods roads. Recreation Term Hunting Recreation Description Contact FWC for information regarding license requirements and permits. FWC rules and regulations must be observed throughout the year. Recreation Term Picnic Facilities Recreation Description Limited picnic facilities in park. Additional Information Access and Parking Access from Osowaw Boulevard. Limited Access Areas Hernando County coast, west of Weeki Wachee For more Information Land Resources, Southwest Florida Water Management District, 1-800-423-1476 (FL only) or (352) 796-7211, ext. 4470 #exploreflorida #opticaladventurer #sanfordflorida #ipulledoverforthis #lakemonroe #sanfordriverwalk #boatdock #boatdocks #sanfordfl #landscapephotos #intothehorizon #vacationvibes #takemeaway #floridaphotographer #inthemoment #findyourcoast #igflorida #staysaltyflorida #floridaexplored #floridasaltfreak #pureflorida #livealittle #photography #hiddengems #hiddengem #bestofflorida #picnic #statepark #floridastatepark