Stephen
Foster is a lovely state park located just off I-75 in White Springs, FL north
of I-10. The area is full of history from the museum that chronicles the life
and times of Stephen Foster to a stately clarion bell tower that dominates the
landscape.
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Clarion Bell Tower
On
special weekends the park has arts and crafts festivals on the grounds. This is
especially charming considering that the several homes in the festival area
that are designed to replicate the time when Stephen Foster was alive. The charming
gift shop sells interesting items that fit the theme of this park.
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The
park has cabins for rent for those who do not have trailers. The campsites are
widely spaced with clean restrooms, a modern utility sink and laundry
facilities. The Suwannee River flows through the park with trails that parallel
its banks. The park also has a large gazebo with marble steps that hikers can
descend to the river for beautiful views.
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| Gazebo on the banks of the Suwannee River |
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| The Suwannee River |
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| The Marble Steps leading down to the Suwannee River from the Gazebo |
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Pavilions used for special events such as the Folk music festival on memorial day
We
love to stop at Stephen Foster when we are in the area as it such a special
place with so much interesting history that draws you back.
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