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Green Swamp Wilderness Preserve covers over 110,000 acres across four counties. It also borders the Withlacoochee State Forest and Colt Creek State Park, to make a very large continuous protected area. Within this massive protected area, you'll find miles of trails and back roads to explore. There are multiple campgrounds, rivers, and lakes to explore. In short, it's an outdoors person's dream.

Starkey Wilderness Preserve is a nature conservation project open to the public. The park is named after Jay B. Starkey, a cattle rancher who bought and donated hundreds of acres. Visitors can find pine flatwoods, cypress domes, freshwater marshes, stream and lake swamps, sandhills, and scrub over an 8,500-acre ecosystem.

This is one of several small artesian springs and sinks in the area. Before refrigeration, this area held significant importance because the salt present helped preserve food. Additionally, it was beneficial for healing wounds and provided essential nutrients for survival.

Werner-Boyce Salt Springs State Park comprises a salt marsh area with trails winding through the inlets and bayous. It's a favored kayaking destination where you can either bring your own kayak or rent one on-site. Information boards are scattered throughout, allowing you to pause during your hike and gain insights into the area. At this juncture, there's been a bridge out, but if it's repaired and operational, you can seamlessly continue the loop to return.

This is one of many trailheads along the 50+ mile Suncoast Trail bike route. There are restrooms, a small shelter with a picnic table, and a water fountain here along with a small parking area.

Werner-Boyce Salt Springs State Park is a beautiful salt marsh area surrounded by inlets and bayous. There is a picnic area and a kiosk, where you can find information on trails or explore the park via kayak, a popular activity here. You can rent one on-site or bring your own. The park has a unique ecosystem and diverse wildlife, where you can see plenty of migratory birds who inhabit the area, and even spot some manatees.

This entrance leads to a great campground with primitive cabins, tent sites, restrooms and shower facilities, picnic shelters, and a playground. It's a great spot to bike in and camp if you want to spend more time exploring the park. A reservation and fee is required and can be made up to 30 days in advance.