Looking for some great outdoors fun near Orlando?  Visit Apopka's Kelly Park!

I was in the area checking out the Florida adventure racing scene at Pangea's SuperHero AR race, and a lot of the events were inside Kelly Park.  Look for a great article coming soon on adventure racing, it will surely have you loading up your gear and brushing up on your skills!

OK, back to Kelly Park.  The 355-acre property was donated by Dr. Howard A. Kelly in 1927 for use as a public park and wildlife preserve.  It's home to Rock Springs, an amazing fast-flowing, crystal-clear spring.  The spring starts out in a small cave in the side of a rock face, and gushes out more than 26,000 gallons of water per minute.  The landscape is stunning. With a canopy of oaks and palms overhead and rock outcroppings that reach out into the swiftly moving stream, it's easy to see why this is such a popular location.

The park has a great swimming area, and if you bring your own tube you can enjoy a lazy 30-minute trip down the spring run.  Afterward, fire up the charcoal, have a picnic and spend the rest of the day just taking it easy.  The park also has family camping sites, so bring your tent or RV and make Kelly Park a multi-day destination.

Have fun at Kelly Park!