White Springs: Rural North Florida

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“White Springs is a town in northern Florida on the Suwannee River. The population was 777 at the 2010 census, down from 819 at the 2000 census. Home of the annual Florida Folk Festival, it is a tourist destination noted for historic charm, antique shops and river recreation.” – https://wikipedia.org

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“The Suwannee River was once the boundary between the Timucuan peoples to the east and the Apalachee people to the west. When Spanish explorers visited the area in the 1530s, the spring was visited by natives from both sides of the river, who believed the water possessed healing powers. The Indians considered the spring a sacred healing ground, and used it even in times of war; any tribe member could bathe and drink the mineral waters without fear of being attacked. The spring water has a “rotten egg” sulfur smell that comes from dissolved hydrogen sulfide gas.”

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Learn more at the Wikipedia Link – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/White_Springs,_Florida

White Springs, Florida Ride Experience Video

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In this video, JOM of the Gravel Cyclist with his partner, the Lady Gravel Cyclist, takes a quick browse around White Springs, before riding a route designed by the Suwanee Bicycle Association (they have scannable routes in their front window – super handy!)

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Continued from Above:

In this video, JOM of the Gravel Cyclist with his partner, the Lady Gravel Cyclist, takes a quick browse around White Springs, before riding a route designed by the Suwanee Bicycle Association (they have scannable routes in their front window – super handy!)

Additional Photos

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suwanee bicycle association gravel ride

suwanee bicycle association gravel ride

suwanee bicycle association gravel ride
Abandoned railway maintenance equipment
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LGC rolling the Berd Sparrow Wheelset

Berd Sparrow Wheelset Review (1,065 gm)

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suwanee bicycle association gravel ride
Abandoned trailer park!
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We understand this land is being reconstituted as a campground
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Tree damage from Hurricane Idalia

suwanee bicycle association gravel ride

suwanee bicycle association gravel ride

suwanee bicycle association gravel ride

suwanee bicycle association gravel ride

suwanee bicycle association gravel ride

suwanee bicycle association gravel ride
Suwanee River
suwanee bicycle association gravel ride
Return to White Springs

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