Around the Banks

It's a beautiful time of year when there seems to be a thousand shades of green all bursting forth at once after a winter's nap. I love springtime along the Suwannee River. It's a great time of year to take a drive and enjoy the bucolic, natural flora and fauna of our native homeland. If you are looking for a cost-effective way to spend some time with your family, our area offers a number of wonderful opportunities.  Drive over to Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park in my hometown of White Springs and enjoy a picnic lunch. Walk on trails along the historic Suwannee River and down to the site of Florida's original tourist destination, the White Sulphur Springs springhouse replica r