To learn about the long and storied past of the forestry industry in Florida – one that certainly has shaped the habitats you see today – stop in at this museum surrounded by 13 acres of longleaf pines, dogwood, and wild azalea. In addition to the museum, the park has an 1863 Cracker homestead, picnic area, and playground, and is host to the annual Florida Forest Festival each October, a tradition that spans over 50 years.
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Overview
Location: Perry
Lat-Lon: 30.078200, -83.566700
Fees: state park fee
Bug Factor: moderate
Restroom: yes
Forest Capital Museum State Park
Directions
The park is located along US 19/98 in Perry at 204 Forest Park Drive, near the airport.
Hike Details
There is no formally marked trail on the grounds. However, there is a circuit to walk between the historic buildings inside the farmstead behind the museum, and a ramble along the edge of the cypress swamp near the picnic area is good for viewing large longleaf pines and for birding.
