Green Cove Springs

Kayak on the Water

St. Johns River Trail – Leg 17, 18 and 19

This last Segment consists of legs 17 through 21 of the Lower Basin of the 310 mile long north flowing river. It is the longest flowing river in Florida.  Water levels on the river vary considerably with rainfall amounts and tidal action. At this point strong tidal currents become an increasingly important consideration the closer […]

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Trees at Bayard Conservation Area

Bayard Conservation Area

This conservation area’s importance is magnified by its closeness to the St. Johns River and the Jacksonville metropolitan area. Its riverine bottomland hardwoods, pine flatwoods and sandhill communities protect approximately seven miles of the St. Johns River, which borders the east side of the property. In addition, the property provides storage of flood waters and

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