It won't be the usual game of poker next month at the Little Manatee River State Park. ...more

December 31, 2008

As hikers and riders on horseback recently made their way through the Mystery Map Trail at the Little Manatee River State Park, they came upon more than a few unusual sights. The lush greenery was there as usual, but it was periodically broken up by colorful balloons, stuffed animals and other toys. ...more

October 24, 2008

PLANT CITY "Empowering Youth," a free summit covering a variety of timely topics and even providing lunch, will be held Sept. 27 at Bethel MB Church, 804 W. Renfro St. ...more

September 18, 2008

Equestrians and hikers may encounter colorful clowns or other whimsy in the woods as they navigate through this year's Mystery Map event, a fundraiser to help the Little Manatee State Park. ...more

September 3, 2008

The Friends of the Little Manatee River State Park, a nonprofit organization, will hold two events this weekend to raise money for maintenance and improvements at the park off U.S. 301. ...more

January 9, 2008

Last weekend, Little Manatee River State Park was turned into Sherwood Forest as a band of 93 merry men and women rode, hiked and paddled their way through the 10th annual Mystery Map Tour. ...more

October 18, 2007

Robin Hood probably never had a map to guide him through Sherwood Forest, but participants in the Little Manatee River State Park's annual Mystery Map fundraiser will get one as they ride horses, paddle canoes or hike through obstacle courses based on 12th-century England. ...more

September 24, 2007