Just outside the busy city of Orlando, Wekiwa Springs State Park is my go-to spot when I need a breather from the daily grind.

Want to spend a day at Wekiwa Springs State Park? Soon you'll have to make reservations.

The Wekiva Paint Out has returned, bringing together artists and nature enthusiasts at Wekiva Island and Wekiwa Springs State Park.

There are several freshwater springs across Central Florida that provide a great way to beat the heat with your family.

A car belonging to a missing 31-year-old woman who was last seen Friday was found at Wekiwa Springs State Park, according to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office.

Ron DeSantis giving Florida state parks the green light to reopen during the coronavirus pandemic, Wekiwa Springs State Park announced it is ready to open to visitors starting Saturday, May 9. The park announced the opening on Facebook and provided future visitors with social distancing guidelines it will take once it reopens. Canoe, kayak, bicycle and standup paddleboard rentals will be open and operating through an outside service window, park officials said. “We are in the business of serving people and assisting them to experience our natural and cultural environments,” park officials said in a Facebook post. “The bottom line is that we remain acutely vigilant about this outbreak,” park officials said.

After all, you shouldn't have to travel far every time you want to break away for a day trip or a weekend. The Longwood area, home to Wekiva Island, is no exception. Wekiva Island sits near gorgeous Wekiwa Springs State Park, home to a deluge of campgrounds that grants vacationers access to unfettered nature and Wekiva Island's distinct island getaway vibe. In fact, this quaint vacation spot can be the inexpensive cherry on top of a fun-filled weekend at Universal Studios or Disney World. For more information about Wekiva Island, visit this website.