Is the NEWEST Florida State Park One of Its BEST? | Gilchrist Blue Springs

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Gilchrist Blue Springs is the newest state park in Florida, and in this video, we'll show you if it's one of its best. While Florida's newest state park has been a round for many years, Gilchrist Blue Springs was purchased by the State of Florida in 2017, making it the newest state park in Florida. And while it may be new, the word on it is definitely out, as it fills up quickly on a summer day. In this video, we take you with us on a day of swimming, paddling, and hiking in Florida's newest state park, Gilchrist Blue Springs.
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Timeline:
00:00 - Intro
00:41 - #1 Arriving at the Park
02:42 - #2 Swimming in the Main Spring
04:17 - #3 Hiking the Nature Trail
07:50 - #4 The Concession/Rental Stand
09:27 - #5 Where to Stay (Full AirBNB Tour)
12:17 - #6 Paddle on the Springs
17:28 - #7 Is This Park One of Florida's Best?
19:39 - #8 Downtown Alachua (Dinner & More)
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Ruth B. Kirby Gilchreist Blue Springs State Park - www.floridastateparks.org/par...
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@ashleys9973 10 месяцев назад

The shots of Jamie underwater are just too cool. So beautiful 😍

@Explorcation 10 месяцев назад

Thanks so much, Ashley! We were so glad we got to the park when the swimming area was still clear.

@rhondalyn100 10 месяцев назад

What a great review! Y'all are getting SO good at story telling! Gorgeous shots...it was fun riding along with the paddleboards! And, of course, I always love the food and drink reviews! 🙂

@Explorcation 10 месяцев назад

Thanks, Rhonda. It's definitely something we're working on, and we're glad to hear it shows! We'll have another paddle-boarding adventure coming out this weekend... and of course more food and drinks as well!

@TravelingEve 10 месяцев назад

The water in blue springs is so pretty! Great underwater shots. Love it! 💕

@Explorcation 10 месяцев назад

Thanks so much. That blue water really was stunning and so clear.

@RundownwithRachel 10 месяцев назад

Every time I watch your videos, I learn about a new place to add to my list! Thank you! That blue water is stunning!!!

@Explorcation 10 месяцев назад

Thanks so much, Rachel. The springs in this area are so ridiculously beautiful, especially if you can get out there before the crowds!

@LucasWorldTravel 10 месяцев назад

Wow! Love that beautiful blue water! I can't believe the water was so cold. And what a peaceful paddle board ride! I'm in love with this new state park. Looks like a fun one. Nice crib as well!

@Explorcation 10 месяцев назад

The water was some of the bluest we've ever experienced. But yes, also quite cold!

@FollowThomas 9 месяцев назад

Every spring in Florida seems to be called blue springs. I love Florida springs. This spring is beautiful I have been there once. 👍

@Explorcation 9 месяцев назад

I'm only aware of two of them, but it doesn't surprise me that there are more! We love them too, Thomas!

@Explorcation 10 месяцев назад

Hi everyone! Thanks so much for checking out Gilchrist Blue Springs with us! We know we shared the good, the not so good and our thoughts in the episode, but what do you think, is Florida's newest state park one of its best? Also, would you hike on the trail full of the giant spiders? Let us know 😁

@Explorcation 10 месяцев назад

@@haroldgilchrist9875 thank you for letting us know!

@katjones2781 9 месяцев назад

Go ahead and bring hordes of people to Florida Springs. The tourists like you can ruin one after another because that's what's happening

@JenFlutterby 10 месяцев назад

Hey guys! We were just there the second week of July to check it out. We were in the area visiting many of the various springs to see where we may/may not want to swim/kayak in the future. Yes, the road back there was BUMPY! We visited during the week and it was just as busy as your day. Something for people to keep in mind. It was beautiful but we found it slightly crowded, especially for a weekday.

@Explorcation 10 месяцев назад

Yeah, we're guessing that if you were to visit on a weekday during the cooler time of year, it might not be so busy. But we enjoy the springs the most in the summer when it's too hot to do anything else outside. We went to nearby Poe Springs on a Sunday and there were only a handful of people there. We loved it!

@kipirvin1970 10 месяцев назад

My wife and I love you two. We are looking to live in Florida in our retirement years and watch your videos to check out all the Florida areas. You two cover it all. We vacation in Florida every year and so far love the mid west area. Please keep it up!

@Explorcation 10 месяцев назад

Thanks so much for taking the time to write this incredibly kind comment! We hope your retirement isn't too far off. We can't think of a better place to enjoy it than here in Florida!

@Bonklyboi 9 месяцев назад

This is where my mom goes to swim!

@Explorcation 9 месяцев назад

It is such a great spot for swimming :)

@JC-po6yj 9 месяцев назад

Hey Guys! great video. 👏🏻

@Explorcation 9 месяцев назад

Thanks, JC. It was a beautiful park!

@JimmyFloridatube 10 месяцев назад

Glad you made it to our neck of the woods. I live on the Santa Fe near the 47 Bridge park. I am so happy you got to visit the area. I have been around this area for over 28 years.

@Explorcation 10 месяцев назад

We were so happy to make it back to this area to, Jimmy. We had visited a few years back, but that was when our channel was just getting started, so we didn't film too much of it. If we could, we'd be visiting a different spring every day during the summer. It's by far the best place to be on a hot Florida summer day!

@Victory1981 10 месяцев назад

I love that place. It used to be privately owned. I remember hiking the trail and snorkeling all the springs back in 2012. I was there recently as 2020 and rented a kayak and went to Poe Springs and back. I love Rum Island. The Santa Fe is a springs hotspot. It’s like a smaller version of the Suwannee. There are 1,100 springs in Florida from state parks to being in the remote wilds. Look forward to the next video

@Explorcation 10 месяцев назад

We made it to Poe a couple days later but didn't make it to Rum Island, although I'm sure we'll get there sooner or later. We really can't think of a better way to spend a hot summer day than on those cool clear waters!

@Victory1981 10 месяцев назад

@@Explorcation Yeah, you’ll did great. Going into a spring is like natural air conditioning and you feel chilled for a while after you get out as well.

@Eeeekamouse 10 месяцев назад

Love that clear water at Blue Springs!

@Explorcation 10 месяцев назад

Us too! So glad we got there early before it got cloudy!

@ryanladendorf1678 10 месяцев назад

Those springs look awesome! I'd love to do some kayaking in Florida with all of those nice clear springs all over the place. Keep up the awesome work and have a blessed day!!!

@Explorcation 10 месяцев назад

This area of the state really is a kayakers paradise! We hope you get to try it out for yourself someday!

@Jmoons22 10 месяцев назад

Great review! I’ve been wanting to check this spring out. You guys should do more State park reviews/guides. Florida has some of the best state parks in the country :) Camping is too hot for us on summer; but rest of the year is beautiful. thanks Jamie and Skylar

@Explorcation 10 месяцев назад

We love being out in nature and would absolutely love making more state park guides! If this one (and our next spring video) continue to perform well, then we'll absolutely keep making more of them!

@billyc3757 10 месяцев назад

Really beautiful springs! Great video as always. I want that sandwich. Yum!

@Explorcation 10 месяцев назад

It was some of the bluest water we'd ever seen. And that sandwich was every bit as good as it looked!

@fldrone-3dmodeling193 9 месяцев назад

I love you guys thank you for making this channel. I appreciate it I live in Clearwater and used to go to university of Florida

@Explorcation 9 месяцев назад

Our pleasure... and thank you so much for watching and taking the time to comment!

@MrTmiket0007 10 месяцев назад

Thanks so much for sharing another wonderful video like always, keep up with the awesome content 👌👍🤗

@Explorcation 10 месяцев назад

Thank you! We were so happy to be able to get back to the springs, and we're happy to hear you enjoyed this one!

@Yuquituki 10 месяцев назад

good to know and hope to visit soon! Can't wait to go to FL

@Explorcation 10 месяцев назад

We hope you are able to experience it for yourself soon too! Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment!

@BobCarlson 10 месяцев назад

I was just looking at Cedar Lakes Woods and Gardens but wanted something else to visit to make the drive worthwhile. These springs look perfect. I think my inflatable kayaks would be a bit big but those paddle boards look perfect. Not sure “stand up” is for me after watching some locals attempt it. I would likely be in the water rather than on it.

@Explorcation 10 месяцев назад

They both have their advantages. SUP's allow you to stand or sit and allow you to see more, but kayaks are faster and don't have a fin and do better in really shallow waters. If we had the space to store them all we'd have two of each. If you're looking for a short but stunning paddle, this park really is the perfect spot.

@ScullyPopASMR 10 месяцев назад

Best Travel Channel on the Planet.

@Explorcation 10 месяцев назад

Thanks, Scully!

@dudecahedron 8 месяцев назад

this looks like such a cool new park to visit!...can't wait to explore.

@Explorcation 8 месяцев назад

It really is! If you are able, show up early while the water is still nice and clear!

@drrobertdawson1899 10 месяцев назад

Great Job On Your video, New Sub here.

@Explorcation 10 месяцев назад

Thank you so much for watching and subscribing! We hope you enjoy our other content as much as this video.

@gladysgriffin7347 6 месяцев назад

We'll be close by, maybe we'll make it. Thanks for the news.

@Explorcation 5 месяцев назад

We hope you do!

@itpatriot 10 месяцев назад

Gorgeous springs! I’d definitely plan on a less popular time though. I feel the same way about them as you do the spiders! 🤣 Btw- those spiders are awesome! I’ve watched them build their webs before and it’s truly one of the most amazing things you’ll ever witness! And besides, they eat all the annoying stuff that chased you off the trail (mosquitos and such)! And Jamie, you have certainly been blessed to be able to stay so lean and still be able to eat the foods you guys do!🙏

@Explorcation 10 месяцев назад

It really is an incredibly gorgeous place. If you don't care about swimming in the springs, a weekday during the colder months would probably be a great time to avoid the crowds. We wanted to swim so we just had to show up as early as possible on a Friday. It was great for about the first hour or so! It would be nice to actually camp there though and jump in the springs right at sunrise! We wish we would have known how (relatively) harmless those spiders were before we encountered them, and I think we would have enjoyed them a lot more!

@TheAverageTourist 10 месяцев назад

Beautiful springs! I don't think you could pay me to go on the spider trail! And my husband would be a big "nope" with the mosquitoes! 😂I'm the blue cheese connoisseur in my relationship - that dinner looked amazing!

@Explorcation 10 месяцев назад

They really were the blues springs we've experienced yet, but we still have a lot more to visit. Knowing that the spiders don't have a bad bite does make me a bit less afraid of them, but if one ever got on me I'm sure I would still have a panic attack!

@Jeremykade 3 месяца назад

It’s an amazing place to visit and explore!!

@Explorcation 3 месяца назад

We couldn't agree more. Thanks for watching!

@trevdevadventures 10 месяцев назад

Awesome thanks for sharing

@Explorcation 10 месяцев назад

Glad you liked it, guys. Thanks for watching!

@PrimeTimeTravelers 10 месяцев назад

I love blue cheese too! Yum! That dinner spot looked amazing. Food looked filling and well made. We gotta go try that place when we visit the springs too. We haven't vlogged this state park yet, but sometime later this year hopefully. You guys are awesome!

@Explorcation 10 месяцев назад

Skylar will put blue cheese on virtually anything! We visited a bunch of springs in this area a few years ago but had skipped this park as well. We're glad we made it back to visit, and we hope you get a chance to soon as well!

@PrimeTimeTravelers 10 месяцев назад

@@Explorcation yeah at some point later this year after school year settles us back in

@alexeatonexploresamerica5511 3 месяца назад

I need to go there

@Explorcation 3 месяца назад

We hope you are able to visit soon, thanks for watching!

@anthonygrebner 10 месяцев назад

Withlacoochee river park near Dade City is loaded with golden orb weavers... literally, never seen so many spiders anywhere lol.

@Explorcation 10 месяцев назад

Good to know! We don't find them quite as scary now that we know they are mostly harmless, but I still don't think we'll be in too big of a hurry to visit that park!