07/27/2026
Summer is in full swing, so it’s the perfect time to get out and enjoy the great outdoors!🌴🌊☀ At Palmer Chiropractic Clinics, we believe in the healing power of nature and staying active. Here are some fantastic local spots to explore:
1. Ponce Preserve - Stretching from the Halifax River to the Atlantic Ocean, Ponce Preserve features elevated boardwalks, hiking trails, and observation towers that showcase the natural beauty of ocean dunes and wetlands.
2. Dunlawton Sugar Mill Gardens - A botanical garden featuring winding walking paths through lush tropical flora, a butterfly garden, and dinosaur-themed sculptures. The site is also home to preserved historic sugar mill ruins, offering a combination of natural plant exhibits and local history.
3. Spruce Creek Park - This 1,600-acre nature preserve offers scenic trails, a boardwalk, and an observation tower overlooking Rose Bay and coastal marshlands. Visitors can enjoy a public launch for nonmotorized watersports, shaded picnic pavilions, and a playground, making it ideal for outdoor recreation.
4. Smyrna Dunes Park - This site features over two miles of elevated, accessible boardwalks over the natural dunes with scenic overlooks of Ponce Inlet, beach access, a fishing pier, and dedicated dog swimming areas.
5. Blue Spring State Park - About 30 miles from campus but worth the drive, this park is home to a 72-degree natural spring that serves as a designated winter refuge for West Indian manatees. Visitors can enjoy a half-mile boardwalk along the spring, seasonal swimming and nonmotorized watersports, riverboat tours, and more.
Getting outside not only boosts your physical health but also improves your mental well-being. So grab a friend, enjoy the fresh air, and let nature rejuvenate your spirit. Don't forget to stay hydrated!