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Day Trip to Werner-Boyce Salt Springs State Park

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Real Estate Agent with TOUCHSTONE REAL ESTATE SL3537832

One of the many great things about living in The Villages, Florida is how many things are within a 2-hour drive of The Villages.  Yes, we have Disney, Sea World, Universal, Lego Land, Kennedy Space Center and Bush Gardens but we have so much more including the Gulf and Atlantic Beaches and “Old Florida”.  Take a day and get out of the bubble, the bubble being The Villages which I love living here and try exploring. 

Werner-Boyce Salt Springs State park is about an hour drive from The Villages, never heard of it?  This from their website:

“Paddle through the tangled mangroves, tidal creeks and expansive salt marshes or take to the open waterways to explore the Gulf of Mexico.  You are welcome to bring your own kayaks and canoes or rent them at the park.  Hike our Springs Trail that winds through pine flatwoods and oak hammocks where you can see several small artesian springs and sinks. On a low tide, you can enjoy our tidal waterfall, just past Salt Spring.  Immerse yourself in our amazing history by visiting the accessible interpretive displays throughout the park.  We are a birder's paradise with several viewing stands located on our Springs and Eagle trails where you might see bald eagles, roseate spoonbills, the elusive black rail, hawks, wading birds, shorebirds and migratory songbirds galore.  Although this park protects four miles of pristine coastline along the Gulf of Mexico in western Pasco County, we have no beaches or swimming area due to the mangroves lining the shoreline.”

I see on social media folks asking what to do with visiting grandkids, show then the real Florida. 

Dick Betts, REALTOR®

The Betts Team

Touchstone Real Estate

The Villages, Florida

717-860-3107 cell

Dick@DickBetts.com

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Lise Howe
Keller Williams Capital Properties - Washington, DC
Assoc. Broker in DC, MD, VA and attorney in DC

when I come to Florida for my daughter's wedding I think I want to go back on the auto train just to go to the Villages! 

Jun 05, 2023 04:30 AM
Dick Betts

Lise Howe I hope you do and let me know your coming!

Jun 05, 2023 04:32 AM
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Oswego, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Good morning Dick. So much more to Florida than amusement parks and beaches. Enjoy your day.

Jun 05, 2023 04:30 AM
Dick Betts
TOUCHSTONE REAL ESTATE - The Villages, FL
REALTOR® The Villages, Florida

Wayne Martin you and I know about what Floria offers my job to tell the rest!

Jun 05, 2023 04:33 AM
Kat Palmiotti
eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT
Helping your Montana dreams take root

Now that is right up my alley. I'd bring my own canoe and start paddling around with my camera!

Jun 05, 2023 04:36 AM
Dick Betts
TOUCHSTONE REAL ESTATE - The Villages, FL
REALTOR® The Villages, Florida

Kat Palmiotti We have another closer place many Villagers go for canoeing and kayaking Rainbow River, I will write about that place sometime soon!

Jun 05, 2023 04:58 AM
faye schubert
Retired - Branson, MO
Living the Branson Lake Life

That's my kind of adventure instead of theme parks. I love outdoors and nature, especially national and state parks. Nature is  where kids can learn so much.

Jun 05, 2023 05:23 AM
Dick Betts
TOUCHSTONE REAL ESTATE - The Villages, FL
REALTOR® The Villages, Florida

faye schubert agree, I love getting away to quiet areas and seeing nature, get enough of man made attractions.

Jun 05, 2023 06:06 AM
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

I like day trips and Werner Boyce Salt Springs sounds like it would be a beautiful place to visit.

Jun 05, 2023 06:33 AM
Dick Betts
TOUCHSTONE REAL ESTATE - The Villages, FL
REALTOR® The Villages, Florida

Brian England agree why do a day trip to Disney and get all stressed out instead of a state park and relax!

Jun 05, 2023 06:39 AM
Ed Silva, 203-206-0754
Mapleridge Realty, CT 203-206-0754 - Waterbury, CT
Central CT Real Estate Broker Serving all equally

Not all kids go for the big parks and for those that appreciate the diversity of the state this park would be ideal.

Jun 05, 2023 09:42 AM
Dick Betts
TOUCHSTONE REAL ESTATE - The Villages, FL
REALTOR® The Villages, Florida

Ed Silva agree, my recent boat trip thru the Doral Canal made me tink about seeing more nature!

Jun 05, 2023 06:27 PM