Suwannee Hardware Store Bridge Street, White Springs, FL  32096 386.397.2551
Don and Ann have opened the old Adams Country Store, and are reinvigorating the building with their energy, creating a hardware store with most everything you might need, and a bunch of stuff you may not need, but is too charming to pass up. Several local artisans have work there, as well as basic stuff you may need. Stop by, and just walk around the store for a taste of old Florida! Their website has a calendar for their monthly swap meets and other events!

American Canoe Adventures Bridge Street, White Springs, FL  32096 386.397.1309
Affordable canoe and kayak rentals, and shuttling services. They can provide all the equipment, or just a shuttle if you have your own boats and safety equipment.

Hiking opportunites abound, the Florida Trail runs through White Springs and along the Suwannee River.

Spring Hopping - Take a dip in one of the many refreshing springs located the local rivers.

Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park
The fall season at Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park revolves around the river and trails. Flowers bloom throughout the season amid dense green foliage and native species include blazing star, ladies tresses, Spanish needle and palmetto. Bird watchers may easily spot several species of woodpeckers, hawks, herons, ducks, owls and other birds and wildlife. The park offers a section of the Florida Scenic Trail that skirts along the edge of the Suwannee River.

Big Shoals State Park
Big Shoals State Park has 28 miles of trails for hiking and cycling, including the 3.4 mile Woodpecker Trail, a bike trail between the Little Shoals and Big Shoals entrances to this large park.

Olustee Battlefield Historic State Park
Olustee is the third state park in the area, it commemorates the site of Florida's largest Civil War battle on February 20, 1864.

Stephen Foster Citizen Support Organization
> The CSO is a good site to what events are coming up in the park, and information about how to volunteer at or donate to the state parks.

Suwannee River Water Management District - Best Recreational Opportunities at a Glance - Biking, hiking, horseback riding, and nature study are available on all District lands. However, not all District lands have developed facilities. The best recreational opportunities are listed below.

White Springs Public Library Events
Besides free WiFi and a good selection of books and periodicals, the White Springs library has a robust calendar of events.

Suwannee River Wilderness Trail - Contains information on hiking, biking, camping, paddling, horse-back riding and other activites available along the Suwannee River.

Florida's Springlands
A useful site to find things to do and where to stay in Lake City, White Springs' neighbor down US 41.