Gilchrist County Tourist Development Council

10/01/2021

5 Best Tips to Building an Outdoor Family Lifestyle - Tales of a Mountain Mama

Solid tips 👌🏽 What would you add?

If you're juggling busy life sometimes building an outdoor family lifestyle is tough to come by. These tips will help you be sure get out anyway.

09/29/2021

Obviously we’ll take our coffee by a campfire for #nationalcoffeeday 😏

Gilchrist County has a few great + quirky coffee shops for you to enjoy while you’re here!

Floregon: a wellness store
Nutrition Nook of Trenton
The Coffee Nook

📸 @lexi.r.anderson

09/29/2021

Obviously we’ll take our coffee by a campfire for #nationalcoffeeday 😏

Gilchrist County has a few great + quirky coffee shops for you to enjoy while you’re here!

Floregon: a wellness store
Nutrition Nook of Trenton
The Coffee Nook

📸 @lexi.r.anderson

Obviously we’ll take our coffee by a campfire for #nationalcoffeeday 😏

Gilchrist County has a few great + quirky coffee shops for you to enjoy while you’re here!

Floregon: a wellness store
Nutrition Nook of Trenton
The Coffee Nook

📸 @lexi.r.anderson

09/28/2021

No child left inside 🌞💦

📸 @havenandwander

No child left inside 🌞💦

📸 @havenandwander

09/24/2021

V important question of the day - how do you take your marshmallow? 🔥

V important question of the day - how do you take your marshmallow? 🔥

09/22/2021

Photos from Florida Springs Institute's post

09/21/2021

Fanning is always a favorite 😍

09/21/2021

JOIN US for the 2nd Annual Fall Fest at Otter Springs Park and Campground.

Saturday, October 23rd from 5-8:00pm

*Free popcorn for everyone & free bagged candy for children.
*Chili Cook-Off - $5 entry fee
*Animal exhibits
*Cake Walk
*Games for children

2nd Annual Fall Fest is a free event for the community filled with fun for the whole family including games and activities.

http://ottersprings.com/fall-festival-2021/

09/21/2021

09/17/2021

Northeast Florida ‘Lights Out’ project aims to reduce bird collision deaths

Gilchrist county certainly doesn’t have a bright cityscape to worry about, but we can get behind this project 💯

Each fall, millions of migratory birds fly over Florida under the cover of night, hightailing it south for the winter. Many never reach their destination. Disoriented by the lights and glass of cit…

09/17/2021

🤘🏽 grab your tickets!

Deadheads and folks alike! Come one, come all to 3 Days Of Heads And Dead at Ellie Ray's RV Resort & LoungeBranford, F L. After Dead & Company plays Tampa, FL on 10/7/2021 and have a place to stay and jam with your fellow Heads on your way up 10/11/2021's Charlotte, NC Show!

There will be activities and fun for all, some of the fun will be:
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3 Nights Camping, Live Music & Live Art, Art Village with Food & Merch Vendors In the Black Sheep Circus Shakedown Street, Swimming, Canoeing, Kayaking & Boating. RV & upgraded Camping Available.

09/15/2021

Riverfront camping is always a good idea 👍🏽👍🏽

Mornings at Little Devils ☀️

We are renting tubes and the river is open! Riverfront campsites are also available.

At this time, we are not renting canoes, kayaks or paddle boards. Life vests are available to rent free of charge.

09/13/2021

30 reasons to visit Florida 💦

We invite you to explore all 30 Outstanding Florida Springs through our new Florida Springs Atlas.

Outstanding Florida Springs (OFS) and spring groups have special status and protections. Take a journey through what makes our state so special at www.floridasprings.org.

We will spotlight each of the 30 Outstanding Florida Springs (OFS) right here, every day during the month of September.

Featuring exquisite photography from Florida nature photographer John Moran, historic images courtesy of the State Archives of Florida, and a Science Hub that includes maps from FSI's Blue Water Audit project, data, and reports.

This Atlas will take you to all 30 Outstanding Florida Springs and into the science that protects them.

Check it out and let us know what you think! Have a favorite OFS? Let us know in the comments!

*This is a living Atlas. It will be updated with new images, data, and reports as they become available. Best viewed on desktop, mobile update coming soon. We'll keep you posted!

This project was made possible through generous support from the Fish & Wildlife Foundation of Florida and the Community Foundation of North Central Florida.

#saveoursprings #floridaspringsinstitute #outstandingfloridasprings #30ofs #springscience #floridasprings #bluewateraudit

09/09/2021

👀 you never know who's watching out there in these swamps

If you're into bird-spotting, Gilchrist county is the place to be this fall! September is a great month to catch migrating species moving through here on their way south. Try walking some of the nature trails at Otter Springs Park and Campground and see how many of our feathered residents you can spot!

📸 Jhew Photography

👀 you never know who's watching out there in these swamps

If you're into bird-spotting, Gilchrist county is the place to be this fall! September is a great month to catch migrating species moving through here on their way south. Try walking some of the nature trails at Otter Springs Park and Campground and see how many of our feathered residents you can spot!

📸 Jhew Photography

09/08/2021

10/10 recommend a weekend at the local watering hole 🤙🏼

Did you know Hart Springs Park & Campground has one of the largest spring-fed swimming areas in the state? Unfortunately, it’s been an excessively rainy summer here in north FL and most of the springs around here are “browned out” and closed for swimming. Instead, make plans to visit Hart Springs in October for the first annual BBQ from the Hart event to soak up all those local vibes. Someone said there's going to a co****le tourney ✊🏼

📸 Drone Everything

10/10 recommend a weekend at the local watering hole 🤙🏼

Did you know Hart Springs Park & Campground has one of the largest spring-fed swimming areas in the state? Unfortunately, it’s been an excessively rainy summer here in north FL and most of the springs around here are “browned out” and closed for swimming. Instead, make plans to visit Hart Springs in October for the first annual BBQ from the Hart event to soak up all those local vibes. Someone said there's going to a co****le tourney ✊🏼

📸 Drone Everything

09/07/2021

Temps are slowly coming back down and that means we can finally look forward to adventures OUT of the water 😅 Pitch a tent at one of our freshwater springs, bike the trail, or grab your favorite fall coffee at Floregon: And don’t forget to save the date for BBQ from the Hart at Hart Springs Park & Campground in October!

What’s on your bucket list this season?

Temps are slowly coming back down and that means we can finally look forward to adventures OUT of the water 😅 Pitch a tent at one of our freshwater springs, bike the trail, or grab your favorite fall coffee at Floregon: And don’t forget to save the date for BBQ from the Hart at Hart Springs Park & Campground in October!

What’s on your bucket list this season?

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08/03/2021

Photos from Gilchrist County Tourist Development Council's post

07/28/2021

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07/07/2021

Paradise found ☀️. Florida is filled with an abundance of beautiful natural springs, but this one completely blew me away. The striking clarity of the iridescent blue water reveals a 20 foot wide opening to a cavern below which is only accessible to divers. Paddling along the crystal clear water was definitely an experience I’ll never forget. We had an adventure filled week exploring the diverse and ever changing landscapes of Florida. Each region we visited had something unique to offer and I can’t wait to share more! VISIT FLORIDA #lovefl Gilchrist County Tourist Development Council

06/29/2021

06/24/2021

WANTED: Food Vendors for BBQ from the Hart Festival in October. Visit bbqfromthehart.com for more information.

WANTED: Food Vendors for BBQ from the Hart Festival in October. Visit bbqfromthehart.com for more information.

06/21/2021

06/18/2021

Photos from Otter Springs RV Park and Campground's post

06/14/2021

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05/18/2021

BINGO!! at Otter Springs Park & Campground. Bring your best bud May 20th at 7pm and share an evening of friends, fun and maybe a pocket full of cash, while helping to support the Camp Valor Project serving our wounded Veterans.

BINGO!! at Otter Springs Park & Campground. Bring your best bud May 20th at 7pm and share an evening of friends, fun and maybe a pocket full of cash, while helping to support the Camp Valor Project serving our wounded Veterans.

05/10/2021

BINGO! at the Lodge at Otter Springs Park and Campground
Thursday, May 13th
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

BINGO! at the Lodge at Otter Springs Park and Campground
Thursday, May 13th
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

04/23/2021

Less than a week to preregister for our fishing tournament next weekend. You will still be able to register on Friday night April 30th at the Captain's Dinner at 6:00 pm at Salt Creek Restaurant in Suwannee. The river continues to go down and both freshwater Bass and saltwater inshore fishing are reportedly very good.