Lake Jackson

St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge (31 miles)

St. Marks NWR, located 25 miles south of Tallahassee along the Gulf Coast of Florida, is a well-known oasis of natural Florida habitats for wildlife, especially birds. Natural salt marshes, freshwater swamps, pine forests and lakes provide a haven for wildlife and people.

Fishing, hiking, birdwatching, butterfly-watching, hunting, and viewing the historic St. Marks lighthouse on beautiful Apalachee Bay attract visitors from around the world. Special events highlighting the refuge's coastal... More

George W. Andrews Lake (31 miles)

Lake George W. Andrews is located on the Chattahoochee River above Columbia, Alabama. Centered on the border between Alabama and Georgia, just above the Florida line, this area is very rich in history. There are nearby historic sites (including Kolomoki Indian Mounds State Park), excellent fishing a nd recreational opportunities, wildlife viewing and several Corps of Engineers and local government operated parks and boat ramps in the... More

Lake Seminole (33 miles)

In a rural setting, the lake features rugged ravines, cypress ponds, limesinks and hardwood and pine forests. Nationally known for its largemouth bass and wide variety of plant and animal life, this lake also offers very good birdwatching. Concessionaires around the lake offer a changing variety of... More

St. Vincent National Wildlife Refuge (77 miles)

St. Vincent National Wildlife Refuge, in Franklin County, Florida, is an undeveloped barrier island just offshore from the mouth of the Apalachicola River, in the Gulf of Mexico. The refuge is managed to preserve, in as natural a state as possible, its highly varied plant and animal communities. Ten separate habitat types have been identified: tidal marsh; freshwater lakes and streams; dunes dominated by live oak/mixed hardwood understory; scrub oaks; relatively pure stands of cabbage palm; and... More

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