Falling Waters State Park, State park in Washington County, Florida.
Description
Falling Waters State Park is a natural preserve in northwestern Florida home to the state's tallest waterfall. Water cascades roughly 73 feet into a deep limestone sinkhole that was carved into the landscape over time.
History
Florida's first oil well was drilled here in 1919 before being sealed shut. The failed business venture left the land, which later developed into a protected park.
Culture
The land carries traces of its early inhabitants who lived here for thousands of years. Archaeological finds reveal how people used this area long before modern times.
Practical
The grounds have walking and viewing trails that lead to the waterfall and around the sinkholes. Picnic areas and a lake for swimming make it easy to spend a full day here.
Did you know?
An underground network of caves and springs runs beneath the ground here, making it geologically distinct. This hidden world below the surface shows how dramatic forces shaped the landscape over time.
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