Ferndale Preserve - Clermont/Ferndale, Fl

One day on a drive Duane and I came across a nice little area park called Ferndale Preserve.  It is off County Road 455 where Clermont and Ferndale intersect.  It had a really nice playground and covered picnic area and then had a really nice area to hike in with trails for both horses and people. 

Lake County has some information on the park and its hours here - http://www.lakecountyfl.gov/departments/public_resources/parks/ferndale_preserve.aspx

Chinsegut Hill Manor House and Conservation Center - Brooksville, FL

 

On our way to check out the Yulee Sugar Mill and Homosassa Springs state park we stopped off and looked at something that has been around the Brooksville area for many years, however most people do not know it even it exists.  Currently you can take a picnic up to the area and have a nice lunch and look around but there is not much to really do here.  However down the street there is the Chinsegut conservation center that is open on Friday and Saturdays. 

If you are interested in finding the manor or more information on its past check out this website - http://www.hernandohistoricalmuseumassoc.com/chinsegut_history.html

to get the schedule of events, maps, hours, etc - click here - http://myfwc.com/chinsegut/