I recently mentioned on Facebook that I was in the Seminole State Forest, and a friend responded that they thought State Parks were closed due to the COVID-19 restrictions. She was absolutely correct: State Parks are closed — BUT the State Forest is still open.
It got me thinking, what is the difference between State Parks and State Forests? This answer will only apply to Florida, so if you’re in another state things might be a bit different. If that’s the case, please comment! I’d love to know how things work in other states. After all, we love Florida but it’s not like we never cross the state line!
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