Apalachicola National Estuarine Research
Reserve -- Learn about the incredible biodiversity
of our area, it's wildlife, endangered species,
and natural habitats.
Chuck Spicer's Coast Line Online -- You see it everywhere you go along the
Forgotten Coast. Chuck's monthly newspaper
is an institution. The Online version, ForgottenCoastLine.Com,
is a great resource for information, news,
events, and columns about life around here.
Franklin County Humane Society -- It seems every other car or pick-up going
down the road has a dog along for the ride.
FCHS is instrumental in providing homes for
strays and other services.
Gulf County Economic Development Committee -- a nonprofit organization of leaders from
business, labor and government sectors dedicated
to attracting and increasing new businesses,
jobs and economic activity in Gulf County.
BeachView.Com -- A live camera showing the beach on St.
George Island. A lot of fun to check into
every once in a while.
St. George Island Bridge -- We are getting a brand new bridge onto
the island. Ends of the old bridge will be
retained for fishing! Learn about the project
from the Florida Department of Transportation.
State Parks
St. George Island State Park -- One of the reasons St. George Island shows
up in the annual survey of the Ten Best American
beaches is to be found on the eastern
end of the island.
St. Joseph Peninsula State Park -- St. Joseph Peninsula is more commonly
known as Cape San Blas and its state park
too is one of the reasons "The Cape"
shows up on the same list of America's Ten
Best Beaches.
John Gorrie State Museum -- It is a little known fact that Dr. John
Gorrie, a physician in Apalachicola more
than a century ago, invented the first mechanical
device for making ice. His invention, although
not a commercial success in his lifetime,
spawned the whole modern refrigeration industry.
For everything from air conditioning to frozen
foods we have Gorrie to thank.
Constitution Convention State Museum -- In Port St. Joe is the site of Florida's
first state convention, where the state's
first Constitution was drafted. The Constitution
Convention as well as the vanished city of
St. Joseph are featured in the museum.
Ochlockonee River State Park -- The Ochlockonee River offers perfect
examples of the scenic natural characteristics
found along north Florida's Gulf coast. This
beautiful park is only a half hour or so
away from Apalachicola and ten minutes from
Carrabelle.
San Marcos De Apalache State Historical Site -- The site's history began in 1528 when
Panfilo de Narvaez arrived with 300 men.
Having traveled overland from Tampa, Narvaez
impressed by the area located at the confluence
of the Wakulla and St. Marks rivers, built
and launched the first ships made by white
men in the New World. Makes a great half
day trip.
Wakulla Springs State Park & Lodge -- One of the world's largest and deepest
fresh water springs highlights the 2,860-acre
Edward Ball Wakulla Springs State Park. The
bowl of the spring covers approx. three acres,
is the source of the Wakulla River, and its
origin is unknown. The water temperature
remains a relatively constant 70 degrees
year-round. A record peak flow from the spring
on April 11, 1973 was measured at 14,325
gallons per second - equal to 1.2 billion
gallons per day! Glass bottom boat, and jungle
boat tours weather permitting. Makes a great
day trip.
