Meaning 'Water beneath the rocks', the Cassadaga Spiritualist Camp was established by George P. Colby in 1894. Now recognized as the 'Psychic Capital of the World', it is the largest spiritualist community in the southern United States. A destination for mediation, spiritualism, historic tours and psychic readings and more, the camp was designated as a National Register historic district in 1991. Read More
Largely razed in the name of 1990s urban redevelopment, LaVilla was one of Jacksonville's most walkable neighborhoods with a fascinating history. Read More
Duval County Public Schools' announcement that it plans to sell its Southbank headquarters and relocate is welcome news for those who want a more active use on this waterfront parcel. But if DCPS and its 600 employees leave Downtown Jacksonville altogether, it will be a blow that outweighs the benefit of the move. Read More
A short drive from Jacksonville, Devil's Millhopper is a 120-foot deep sinkhole similar in appearance to the hopper of a mill. A geological anomaly and National Park Service designated natural landmark, the site was acquired by the state in 1974. It includes a network of trails, boardwalks and an observation deck to allow visitors to see the sink up close without causing soil erosion. Read More
