Hillsborough River-A Time Capsule

Hillsborough River-A Time Capsule

October 10, 2016Posted inCentral Florida
From The Green Swamp, the river runs 54 miles south into Pasco and northern Hillsborough counties before spilling into Tampa Bay near Davis Island. It’s divided into three sections, the upper river, middle river, and lower river. A 34-mile Kayak and canoe trail begins in the upper river at Hillsborough River State Park. Each section of the river has a uniqueness to it that can transport you back in time and show you the future all in one trip.
The Winding Weeki Wachee River

The Winding Weeki Wachee River

January 11, 2016Posted inCentral Florida1 Comment
The name Weeki Wachee can be attributed to the Seminole Indians meaning "little spring" or "winding river." Interestingly, there is nothing little about the spring. The bottom has never been found to this day. The original Weeki Wachee theme park was established in 1947 by a local businessman named Newton Perry. Intended as a roadside attraction, grew into a popular tourist destination thanks to the mermaid show. It reached the height of it's popularity in the 1970s.