Ponce de Leon Springs State Park 🏞️ Home to crystal-clear springs that stay a cool 68° year-round and a canopy of cypress and hardwoods that feels straight out of old Florida. Named after Spanish explorer Juan Ponce de León, this park is all about slow moments — swimming, kayaking, shaded hikes, and letting nature do its thing. If you’re looking for a peaceful Florida escape that doesn’t feel overdone… this one’s worth the stop. Save this for your next adventure ✨ #poncedeleonsprings #statepark

De Leon Springs aka "Ponce De Leon Springs State Park" is not just a swimming hole or spring. This state park has a spring and a small waterfall, like an overflow. However, it's also home to many historical artifacts demonstrating how people lived in years past. For example, you can see the shell mounds that show where people lived. There are also remains of old sugar factories where enslaved Africans once worked. Behind the restaurant, you can see the original mill wheel hub, mill machinery, an

Batter up: Old Sugar Mill Pancake House opens in De Leon Springs State Park

Let's explore Ponce De Leon Springs State Park! 🐊💦 . . #floridaspring #stateparks #exploringflorida #floridatourism | Geographically Free