Old Victory Bridge

Checking out The Old Victory Bridge

On banks of The Apalachicola River I found the ruins of the old Victory Bridge that was built in the 1920's. Just off of the new Victory Bridge crossing over the river are the remains of the old bridge. There are remains on both sides of the river on the border of Gadsden and Jackson Counties. On this visit I saw the ruins on the Jackson County side.

Modern Day Victory Bridge

Old Victory Bridge Built in 1922

Old Victory Bridge Built in 1922

Old Victory Bridge Built in 1922

Where the Bridge used to span The Apalachicola River

Link to Original Photo of Victory Bridge

My Video of Victory Bridge Ruins

A Refreshing Dip in Itchetucknee Springs

Itchetucknee Springs

Nothing like taking a refreshing dip in a Florida Spring after a long hike in the heat on a Florida summer day! It is a perfect way to cool off, relax and reflect back upon the day's journey.

One of my favorite springs to visit is in Itchetucknee Springs State Park in Fort White, Florida. It has a couple springs you can swim in plus you can canoe and kayak down the Itchetucknee River. The Ichetucknee River flows six miles through shaded hammocks and wetlands before it joins the Santa Fe River. In 1972, the head spring of the river was declared a National Natural Landmark, and today the upper river remains Florida’s most pristine spring-fed river.

This is just one of many springs you can visit around Florida and many having hiking trails nearby as well. I posted some links to help you learn more and some of my videos I did while swimming in the springs there, enjoy!

Resources

Florida Springs

Itchetucknee Springs State Park

History of the Area

My Videos

Swimming Around at Itchetucknee Springs

Blue Hole Spring at Itchetucknee Springs

Snorkeling at Itchetucknee Springs State Park