Around North Florida

North Carolinian Hardy Croom set out to create a magnificent plantation in the 1830s on over 2,000 acres in Leon County, Florida. The original house was a pink Italianate structure with wrought iron gating. If it had stayed in it is original form it would be National Historic Landmark. (Today it is on the National Register of Historic Places.) After a series of owners, New Jerseyian Fanny Tiers bought the estate in 1911 to serve as a winter residence. An extremely wealthy widow, Tiers renovated the house inside and out.

DeSoto State Historic Site lies dormant for much of the year. The parking lot never fills up and their little piece of woods is nice and quiet. However, come January, that all changes when Hernando de Soto and his army camp there. While this may sound unbelievable, it happens in Tallahassee every winter.

Edward Ball Wakulla Springs is a 6,000 acre State Park located south of Tallahassee. Its main feature is the Wakulla Springs, which produces between 150,000 to 600,000 gallons of water per minute. It is one of the largest and deepest fresh water springs in the United States. The water flows from one single cave, which is almost four acres in size. The cave is connected to a vast network of tunnels, which are still being explored by scientists. The spring feeds the Wakulla river, and then flows into the St. Marks River down into the Apalachee Bay.

With its vast expanses of untamed woodlands, miles of meandering streams, crystalline springs and abundant wildlife, north Florida offers nearly limitless options for exploration and recreation. In just four short days, you can canoe down a gently flowing river, hike beneath the shady canopies of majestic forests and stroll through a historic fishing village. Your tour can be as brisk or relaxing as you please.

FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY - STROZIER LIBRARY
116 Honors Way
Tallahassee, Florida 32306
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Series/Collection Number: Box 483-503, 518-550 Oversize
Creator: West Yellow Pine Company
Title: West Yellow Pine Company, 1955-1916. Special Collections Manuscripts

The West Yellow Pine Company records include correspondence, letterpress books, time books, invoices, account records, lumber orders, lumber reports, and railway waybills. The collection also includes the records of the Madison Southern Railway, marketed by the West Yellow Pine Company.

Nine graduate students set out in the fall of 2007 to create a website that would speak to the area's rich environmental history. This class project intersected with class discussions about the theory and methods of public history. We asked how, why, where, when, and who produces history outside of universities. We investigated four major themes on the practice of public history: uncovering hidden histories, constructing interpretations, creating a sense of place, and negotiating contested memories. Students processed these intellectual debates through their blogs, by conducting oral histories, and by creating this website.

Florida Department of Environmental Protection

Provides information on the state?s rules and regulations regarding environmental protection and preservation. The site also offers various programs and educational opportunities.

Florida Environments Online

As a State University System of Florida PALMM Project, this website offers instant links to various websites, virtual exhibits, and document collections related to environmental issues in Florida

Environmental Archeology at the Florida Museum of Natural History

Tallahassee, Florida is best known as the capital of Florida and the home of two famous universities: Florida A&M University and Florida State University. Yet, it is also known by the locals for its canopy roads.