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

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. Thank you so much for the owners of the Serenity Terrace AIRBNB in Alachua, FL for hosting us during our visit to the Gilchrist Blue Springs area and for providing us with a discounted stay and their wonderful AIRBNB. If you'd like to book your own stay at Serenity Terrace (which we highly recommend), just Google “Serenity Terrace Alachua” or visit https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/90926356.... Thanks so much for watching. We appreciate everyone who watches, likes, comments and shares our content 😊 it really helps support the channel. If you enjoy the content and want to support the channel more with NO additional cost to you check out the options below: ____ Shop on Amazon through our links. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. If you purchase an item using one of our links we may earn a commission at NO additional cost to you. You pay the same price and we may earn a bit from it. Our Gear: Hollyland C1 Wireless Mic for Andond C1 Wireless Mic for Andoid: https://amzn.to/3BAGzWJ GoPro 10 w/ 50 piece accessory kit: https://amzn.to/3FzFY9b GoPro Max 360: https://amzn.to/3f3nAXP Sony ZV1: https://amzn.to/3tjaBc1 Rode Videomic Go 2: https://amzn.to/3UEF3Km Items for a day of Florida Adventure: Women's Columbia Long Sleeve Sun Shirt - https://amzn.to/3fMNIt9 Women's Zip-up Rash Guard - https://amzn.to/3wQzvB1 32 oz Waterbottle: https://amzn.to/2xH7uTn Hat: https://amzn.to/2ynDX15 Sunscreen: https://amzn.to/2xvkNqc Bug Spray: https://amzn.to/2NJIQqY ___ Subscribe to our blog: www.explor-cation.com for more adventure travel content :) ___ Follow us on social media: IG:   / explor_cation   Follow us on FB:   / explorcation   ___ If you enjoy our content and want to show your support but don't need to purchase anything right now, you can buy us a coffee or beer: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/explorca... Other Recommended Videos: *Rainbow River Travel Guide -    • Complete Guide to Visiting Florida's RAINB...   *Weeki Wachee Travel Guide -    • WEEKI WACHEE | Travel Guide 2021 | Spring ...   *Three Sister's Springs Travel Guide -    • THREE SISTERS SPRINGS | Crystal River, FL ...   *Swim With Manatees in Crystal River -    • Swim With Florida Manatees | Crystal River FL   *Homosassa Florida Travel Guide -    • HOMOSASSA FLORIDA | Citrus County | Explor...   83b6taklWlf0e1q___ #gilchristbluesprings #bluesprings #explorcation #floridasprings 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) Websites from Video: Serenity Terrace AIRBNB (Alachua, FL) - https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/90926356... Ruth B. Kirby Gilchreist Blue Springs State Park - https://www.floridastateparks.org/par... Conestogas Restaurant - http://conestogasrestaurant.com Daft Cow Brewery - https://daftcowbrewery.com Stock Video Footage in this Episode via Canva Pro Music in this Episode: Biz Baz Studio / Apprehensive at Best / courtesy of the Youtube Audio Library VYEN / Eighty Miles / courtesy of the Youtube Audio Library Unicorn Heads / Rolling Heads / courtesy of the Youtube Audio Library Slenderbeats / Sage / courtesy of the Youtube Audio Library Cheel / Sunset Dream / courtesy of the Youtube Audio Library Leah Ryder / Caracal / courtesy of Epidemic Sound Staffan Carlen / Don't You Wanna Know (Instrumental Version) / courtesy of Epidemic Sound The Fly Guy Five / Memories of Kailua / courtesy of Epidemic Sound Xack / Odi / courtesy of Epidemic Sound Like the music in this video? Subscribe to Epidemic Sound at share.epidemicsound.com/4rg9gu Explorcation consists of Jamie and Skylar, a couple who typically shares their travels and adventures via blogs and travel videos. ____ Explorcation can be contacted at [email protected]