Oscar Scherer State Park, Florida

By Jean West, Photography By E.B. West

Updated October 19, 2018

Known as “the real Florida,” Florida’s State Park System celebrates its 75th anniversary this year. With more than 150 state parks, Florida is the nation’s only two-time Gold Medal winner for best park system.

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Originally Published November 9, 2010

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