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Gary Kirkland, columnist for our local newspaper, the Gainesville Sun, has written a great column describing 25 North Florida Outdoor Escapes. In his words, "If you are new to Gainesville, or even if you've been around a while but haven't ventured out into the wilds beyond your driveway, it's time to lace up your hiking boots, pump up the bike tires, or rent a canoe and do a little exploring." This is a great listing of outdoor recreation opportunities in and around Gainesville (none more than a 2-hour drive away), complete with hotlinks for more information.
By the way, last but not least on Gary Kirkland's list is "The University of Florida's best kept secret", Lake Wauburg. Lake Wauburg North and South are Outdoor Recreation park facilities owned and operated by the University of Florida. The lake side parks offer quiet places to relax, have fun with your friends and meet new ones. Students, faculty and staff have free admission to your own private parks with your Gator 1 Card. The North Park is located eight short miles from campus on Highway 441 near Paynes Prairie.
And, of course, right here on campus, we have the University Gardens, Lake Alice, the Baughman Center, and the Bat House on Museum Road. And near N.W. 34th St. and Hull Road are the Southwest Recreation Facilities, Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, Harn Art Museum, and Florida Museum of Natural History (Powell Hall).
Sports fans, check out the official website of the Florida Gators sponsored by the University Athletic Association, for the latest in news, current events, and sports schedules for UF collegiate athletic events.
| Florida Trail Association |
| Information about hiking in Florida. 5415 S.W. 13th Street, Gainesville, FL 32608. (352) 378-8823 |
| Florida State Parks |
| The state of Florida's official recreation website provides information about the locations, facilities, and phone numbers of all state parks and recreation areas. Park listings can also be found by name for the entire state, or using a regional map for our local region. Request a Florida Parks Guide online. |
| Gainesville Cycling Club |
| Sponsors regular group rides for cyclists of all capabilities and links to cycling events all over Florida. 5015 NW 19th Place, Gainesville FL 32605-3435. (352) 538-8100 |
| Ocala Mountain Bike Association |
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Information about riding from the Santos Trailhead on the Marjorie Harris Carr Cross Florida Greenway and other off-road riding opportunities in the state. Streit’s Cyclery Ocala, 1274 E. Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala, FL 34470. |
| Ocala National Forest |
| Places to swim, hunt, fish, canoe, hike, and camp. Lake George Ranger District, 17147 East Highway 40, Silver Springs, FL 34488. (352) 625-2520 |
| Suwannee Bicycle Association |
| Information about local cycling events and off-road riding trails in and around White Springs. 12 Bridge Street, PO Box 247, White Springs, FL 32096. (904) 397-2347 |
| Canoeing on the Suwannee and Santa Fe Rivers |
| Find outfitters and links about canoeing on the Suwannee and Santa Fe rivers by typing in the words "canoe suwannee" in the Google search window. |
| Suwannee River Management District |
| General information about local rivers. (800) 226-1066 |
The following listing of festivals and other events was compiled from the August 18, 2000 "Welcome Back" edition of the SCENE Entertainment Guide of the Gainesville Sun. Details about these and other entertainment events in theatre, music, dance, art, and places to go, can be found each week in the Friday SCENE section of the Gainesville Sun.
Sept. 2-3, Festival of the Lakes Art Show, Keystone Heights
Sept. 13-15, Career Expo, UF O'Connell Center
Sept. 16-17, Santa Fe Community College Starke Fall Festival
Sept. 16, GRU Electrifying Celebration, Thornebrook Shopping Village
Sept. 16, Vintage Vinyl, WUFT annual sale
Sept. 23, Further Festival, with ex-members of the Grateful Dead, Ziggy Marley
& the Melody Makers,
last revised 9/12/00 by WTM
