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The 625-acre De Leon Springs State Park is famous for its historic spring, once thought to be the Fountain of Youth. Producing nineteen million gallons of water a day, it creates a superb swimming and snorkeling area which has lifeguards in the summer months. Canoes, paddleboats, and kayaks can be rented and taken downstream to the 22,000 acre Woodruff National Wildlife Preserve, where paddlers can see alligators, wading birds, and bald eagles, or enjoy the excellent fishing.
On the hiking trails one can view the 600-year old cypress tree, and spot bobcats, Florida black bears, wild hogs and turkeys, and white-tailed deer. The Fountain of Youth boat tour lasts 50 minutes, and takes passengers on a narrated tour of the National Wildlife Preserve. Visitors may also view the sugar mill that dates back to the plantation era, and learn how African slaves were forced to work here.
601 Ponce de Leon Blvd., De Leon Springs, Florida 32130, Phone: 386-985-4212
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