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Off The Beaten Path: Hillsborough River State Park
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  • Written by sarahjayn on May 21, 2005
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  • My encounters with the Hillsborough River State Park have always been really good experiences. For one, the scenery is really beautiful - cypress forests and (mostly) native vegetation.
    You can camp here - and I reccommend it. The best time to go is in the "winter" (Florida doens't really have one), but anytime from October - May is pretty decent. A lot of people think it's too hot in the summer time.
    Also, there's canoe rental available which, if you're going to Hillsborough River State Park, you have to do. What better way to get to know the river than to shake hands with it?

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    Ewingjr98 Tue Jul 14, 2009 02:51 UTC
     Thanks for the comprehensive and well-written tips. I look forward to trying several of your restaurant suggestions when I visit this summer!
    cnango Sat Feb 14, 2009 23:18 UTC
     I enjoyed checking out the things to do in Tampa, as well as customs & warnings. Be back for more before I go to Tampa this Spring.
    blint Tue Apr 8, 2008 12:42 UTC
     Looks like a nice place, but I'm still not jealous as you suggested on your homepage :P
    el_ruso Sat May 5, 2007 02:58 UTC
     Great tips! I can tell you really love and know your city.
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