Bison in Florida! Wild Horses, Gators, Hiking, Paynes Prairie State Park

Where else can you see Bison, Wild Horses, River Otters, and Gators all in the same park in Florida?
No where. Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park in Micanopy, Florida, near Gainesville, is a perfect example of why we decided to RV full time.

In this video, we show you the day use area of Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park in Micanopy, Florida, near Gainesville. We also show you many of the wild animals you may encounter on this 22,000 acre preserve while hiking- bison, wild horses, deer, gators, river otters, birds. Many of the hikes are perfect for the whole family.

See chapters/time stamps below if you wish to see a particular hike or area:
0:00 Intro
2:15 Map/Directions
2:52 Park History
3:36 Visitor Center & Observation Tower (bison/wild horses/prairie view)
6:02 Day Use Area (Fishing Pier/River Otters/Lake Sunsets, Boat Ramp)
8:34 Cones Dike Trail (Wild Horses & Deer)
11:41 Bolen Bluff (prairie view)
13:35 Eco Passage Observation Boardwalk (gator & Alachua Lake view)
14:39 La Chua Trail (gators & birds)
18:39 Wrap Up & Subscribe/Comment

Do you know how Paynes Prairie got its name? I briefly touch on the rich history of this area.

I do try to provide accurate information, but I am not an expert. Feel free to correct me in the comments if you are an expert in your field.

Have you driven down I-75 north into Gainesville and seen this huge expansive prarie as you get close to the city? That is Paynes Prarie State Park and Campground. Part 1 was a tour of the campground, this is part 2, exploring the Park.
Link to Part 1, Campground Tour    • Paynes Prarie State Park Campground Tour P...  

How did we get those great Zoomed in video shots from far away?
The Sony AX53 Camcorder with built in gimbal stabilizer https://amzn.to/333H5vy

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