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Historic Travel Guide

Historic Travel Guide

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The Yearling Locations

     

The Pulitzer prize-winning novel, The Yearling by Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings is set along this byway. This itinerary will take you along the sites of the novel:

    • Hike the Yearling Trail during the morning
    • Visit Silver Glen Springs and the sites of the opening chapter along the spring, the creek, and the boils trail
    • Head to Astor and Volusia, towns on either side of the St. Johns River to see more sites associated with the old town of Volusia

See Also: Hiking, Swimming, Silver Glen Springs, Yearling Trail – Byway Video Clip

Links: Ocala National Forest – Yearling Trail, Florida Hikes! – Yearling Trail

         

The Cross Florida Barge Canal

     

Marjorie Harris Carr led the fight to stop the Cross Florida Barge Canal project and reclaim the land to preserve the forests. This spot along the byway is located on the northern corridor of US 19 where you can:

    • See a portion of the canal at Rodman Campgrounds
    • Visit the Kirkpatrick Dam & Rodman Reservoir

See Also: Camping, Fishing

Links: Rodman Campground, Rodman Reservoir Historic Timeline, Kirkpatrick Dam Boat Ramp

       
         

Visit the Pioneer Arts Settlement in Barberville

     

See the numerous authentic period buildings, hear live, local music at one of the festivals. and discover “Cracker” culture. The Pioneer Settlement for the Creative Arts, Inc. was established as “an educational institution whose general nature and objective will be to render constructive, educational, and cultural services to the community through collection, preservation, conservation and exposition of objects which are the cultural heritage of this community.

See Also: More About Barberville, Barberville – Byway Video Clip

Links: Barberville Pioneer Settlement for the Creative Arts – Official Site

       
         

Visit Silver Springs Nature Park

     

This is Florida’s oldest theme park. Surrounding the springs is a marvelous diversity of animals and nature you simply won’t find anywhere else. Come and explore the stunning beauty of Florida in its natural state.

    • See where TV shows and movies were filmed
    • Catch a glimpse of the Rhesus Monkeys along the Silver River
    • Ride world-famous Glass-bottom boats

See Also: Silver Springs – Byway Video Clip, Wildlife Viewing

Links: Silver Springs – Official Website