Birding People who enjoy the natural world are drawn to the West Volusia County region and the St. Johns River, home to many rare and endangered species. Our area has the second largest population of nesting bald eagles in the United States, and also hosts the second largest pre-migration stop of the graceful swallow-tail kite July - August. For the best of nature viewing, we highly recommend you partake of river transportation to enhance your experience. Your choices range from kayaks, canoes, fishing and houseboats to guided eco-history river cruises.

Blue Spring State Park  Address: 2100 W. French Ave. - Orange City , FL  Zip: 32763  Phone: 386-775-3663 The largest spring on the St. Johns River, BlueSpring is a designated Manatee Refuge and the winter home(November-March) to a growing population of West Indian Manatees.Seasonal swimming, canoe rentals, narrated river cruises, kayaktours and rental, walking trail, snack bar, picnic pavilions,outdoor... « More Info » « Visit Website » « Map It! » « Add To Itinerary »

DeLeon Springs State Park  Address: 601 Ponce DeLeon Blvd. - DeLeon Springs , FL  Zip: 32130  Phone: 386-985-4212 Brimming with history, this park features swimming,picnic pavilions, outdoor grills, narrated river cruise, canoe,kayak and paddleboat rentals, playground, hiking trails, visitorcenter, historical ruins and displays, snack bar. Work up a goodappetite and then flip your own pancakes at your table... « More Info » « Visit Website » « Map It! » « Add To Itinerary »

Hickory Bluff County Park  Address: 598 Guise Rd. - Osteen , FL  Zip: 32764  Phone: 386-740-5261 150 acres featuring trails through natural communities, including mesic and scrubby flatwoods, oak hammock, cypress domes, floodplain swamp and wet prairie. Group camping by permit. « More Info » « Visit Website » « Map It! » « Add To Itinerary »

Hontoon Island State Park  Address: 2309 River Ridge Rd. - DeLand , FL  Zip: 32720  Phone: 386-736-5309 Evidence of Native American habitation over thousands of years as well as abundant wildlife can be witnessed on this island located in the St. Johns River. Accessible by free passenger ferry or private boat only. Hiking and biking trails meander around Indian shell middens. Picnic areas, playground,... « More Info » « Visit Website » « Map It! » « Add To Itinerary »

Hummingbirds at Hontoon Landing Resort  Address: 2317 River Ridge Road - DeLand , FL  Zip: 32720  Phone: 800-248-2474 The Resort is planted with trees, vines, perennials and annuals selected to attract hummingbirds. The nectar bearing flowers are supplemented by artificial feeders placed throughout the Resort. The Ruby Throated Hummingbirds are frequent visitors to the Resort and are enjoyed by guests and staff... « More Info » « Visit Website » « Map It! » « Add To Itinerary »

Lake Beresford Park  Address: 2100 Fatio Rd. - DeLand , FL  Zip: 32720  Phone: 386-736-5953 Lake Beresford Park is located within the 210-acre Lake Beresford Greenway. The park serves as a trail head for the Spring-to-Spring Trail with a 1.8-mile paved loop around the perimeter of the park and a 3-mile extension trail that connects to Blue Spring State Park. Also includes nature trails,... « More Info » « Visit Website » « Map It! » « Add To Itinerary »

Lake George State Forest  Address: St. Johns River Road - Volusia/Astor , FL  Zip: 32102  Phone: 386-985-7822 A beautiful natural refuge to get away from it all. Fishing, picnicking, hiking, bicycling and horseback riding. Canoes and small Jon boats may be launched from the bank at the Bluffton Recreation Area. Primitive camping by permit.To access the forest north of State Road 40 (Astor Tract), take Riley... « More Info » « Visit Website » « Map It! » « Add To Itinerary »

Lake Woodruff National Wildlife Refuge  Address: 2045 Mud Lake Rd. - DeLeon Springs , FL  Zip: 32130  Phone: 386-985-4673      Fax: 386-985-0926 Discover rare and endangered species at Lake Woodruff National Wildlife Refuge. This migratory bird sanctuary is home to the Southern bald eagle and the swallowtail kite. Chances are excellent for viewing alligators and other wildlife that call the refuge home. 21,000 acres with wildlife observation... « More Info » « Visit Website » « Map It! » « Add To Itinerary »

Lyonia Preserve & Environmental Center  Address: 2150 Eustace Ave. - Deltona , FL  Zip: 32725  Phone: 386-789-7207 Get up close and personal with Florida scrub jays at Lyonia Preserve and Environmental Learning Center in Deltona. Although a threatened species, Florida scrub jays are curious and friendly birds, not shy about getting a closer view of human visitors. 360-acre restored scrub ecosystem adjacent to... « More Info » « Visit Website » « Map It! » « Add To Itinerary »

Tiger Bay State Forest  Address: Off U.S. 92 - DeLand , FL  Zip: 32724  Phone: 386-226-0250 Escape the concrete forests and trek into our green ones! Located in the central section of Volusia County, east of DeLand. The forest extends north and south of U.S. Hwy 92.Hiking, bicycling, horseback riding, picnicking, boating, fishing, hunting, nature study, photography. Primitive camping by... « More Info » « Visit Website » « Map It! » « Add To Itinerary »

Volusia County Blueways  Address: St. Johns River - West Volusia County , FL  Zip: 32720  Phone: 386-736-5953 There are numerous blueways, or paddling trails, in West Volusia along the St. Johns River and nearby waterways and springs. Visit the County's trails website for printable maps and details. « More Info » « Visit Website » « Map It! » « Add To Itinerary »

Wiregrass Prairie Preserve  Address: 1751 Lopez Rd. - Osteen , FL  Zip: 32764  Phone: 386-740-5261 1,400 acres situated almost entirely in the St. Johns River valley. Features three trails open to hiking, horseback riding and bicycling. Group camping by permit. « More Info » « Visit Website » « Map It! » « Add To Itinerary »