Jefferson County is your best choice in North Florida for outdoor recreation in pristine green spaces, clear waterways and some of the cleanest air in the state.
Our forests, fields, rivers, lakes, springs and trails offer many opportunities for outdoor recreation. Hike our wooded trails as part of the state-wide 1,400-mile-long Florida National Scenic Trail that passes through the very southern tip of Jefferson County and follows along the Aucilla River. The whole family will enjoy seasonal fishing on Lake Miccosukee.
Check out the rodeo that comes each fall to the Jefferson Horse Arena. Cyclists love Jefferson County’s scenic country roads shaded by oak canopies. The Beau Turner Youth Conservation Center welcomes youth groups for events that promote appreciation for the outdoors. Birding enthusiasts will delight in the many acres of protected conservation areas found here, and St. Marks Wildlife Refuge toward the coast is part of the extensive Florida Birding Trail.
Thousands of acres at local plantations offer seasonal hunting expeditions. Some of the nation’s best hunting for quail, deer, dove and wild turkey is right here in Jefferson County. Each January the internationally recognized Continental Field Trial Championships are held at Dixie Plantation, part of the bird dog field trial competition’s “Triple Crown” that brings bird dogs and their hopeful owners and trainers from far and wide.
Jefferson County is on the northern-most tip of the Florida Wildlife Corridor, and nearby Tall Timbers Research & Land Conservancy, a premier research station, is the front-line guardian and steward of wildlife and wildlands in the region. Their efforts are integral to significant conservation in the state.
Gather at a family-friendly eatery such as Papa & Nonna’s Pizzeria or grab picnic sandwiches and sweets from Tupelo’s Bakery where the scratch-made offerings are organic and made with local produce and meats. Finish off a fabulous day with hand-dipped delights from Arctic Scoop where the sundaes and waffle cones will please the whole family.
Finally, wind up your outdoor exploration around a fire at one of our pet-friendly campgrounds. You’ll fall into a solid slumber after breathing fresh air and diving into the best that nature has to offer, found right here in Jefferson County, Florida.
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