In March I headed down to Florida to visit my folks. Typically, I’d tie in seeing friends in Orlando and Tampa Bay, but I knew this trip would be different. With Covid still a concern and my parents among the most vulnerable, I was on the lookout for quiet outdoor areas with no risk of transmission. The Withlacoochee Gulf Preserve fit the bill perfectly.
I stumbled across this hidden gem in the small village of Yankeetown. As I traveled along State Hwy 40 towards the Bird Creek boat ramp, I noticed the small sign for the preserve in front of a dirt road. Luckily, I didn’t blink, or I would have missed it.
A free mobile app, offline guide, to the Withlacoochee Gulf Preserve is available for download from the Apple App Store and from Google Play.
Apple App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/withlacoochee-gulf-preserve/id1557107550
Google Play Store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.wgpfl.pwa
Thanks Kent, that’s great. We’ll be sure to check out the app next time we are in the area.