Some say it’s bad luck to do chores on New Years Day, but maybe you’re the kind of person who just can’t stay still. Maybe you are trying to start a healthy new habit or just want to get outside on a ...

Paynes Prairie is a 23,000-acre preserve managed by the Florida Park Service. In 1774, William Bartram, a naturalist from Philadelphia, visited the prairie basin and described its abundant wildlife.

Telescopes set up on far SE side of the Amphitheater parking area. Fees The gazes themselves are free; however normal park entry fees do apply. $4 for one person or $6 for up to 8 people in a vehicle.