#68 - Blue Spring State Park - Orange City, FL - July 21 - 24, 2013

We left Manatee Hammock and went to Blue Spring State Park to 

meet up with some relatives, who were also camping at the Park. 

 Our Site #4

 Sister and Brother-in-law's Site #5

Niece and Nephew's Site #6

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 Views of the St. Johns River at Blue Spring State Park

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 This is the Thursby House. The Thursby's were one of the first settlers in the Blue Spring area in the late 1800's and they owned most of the land that is now the Park. The house has historical displays and a couple of rooms set up like they may have been back in the day.

Three bedrooms and one bath. ;)

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The Spring was chilly, but was very refreshing. Snorkeling was fun too!

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 There is a very, very nice paved bike path right outside the Park. It's called the Spring to Spring Bike Trail. Once it is completed it will connect Blue Spring State Park with DeLeon Spring State Park. Currently, this segment is a little over 5 miles one way, if you also do the loop at Lake Beresford Park. We saw deer, turkeys, and rabbits while riding. Very enjoyable ride! For more information: 
http://www.volusia.org/services/community-services/parks-recreation-and-culture/parks-and-trails/trails/spring-to-spring.stml

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