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Wewahitchka in Gulf County is the perfect place to get away from it all. The region is part of the self-proclaimed Forgotten Coast of Northwest Florida and is still very much what Old Florida was. Home to fewer less than one thousand eight hundred people, the community of Wewahitchka is also known as Wewa by locals. Wewahitchka is supposed to have got its name from the Indian term meaning ‘water eyes’ The sleepy little community in the northeastern section of Gulf County lies inland off the Gulf Coast, midway between Tallahassee and Panama City.f
Wewahitchka is rich in natural resources with extensive farmland, timber and excellent fresh water fishing lakes. It is well known for its tupelo honey and the Dead Lakes. The Dead Lakes were formed where the Apalachicola and Chipola Rivers met on a cypress swamp and resulted in flooding a low lying area. The lake encompasses 80 square miles. Years ago a temporary flood of salt water killed the cypress trees leaving only their stumps; hence the lake acquired the name Dead Lakes. It provides some of the best fresh water fishing in the country. The Dead Lakes State Park around the area of the Dead Lakes dam has beautiful trees and plants including the Florida green fly orchid and ball moss and is home to numerous species of birds, amphibians and animals.
There are several scenic parks in Wewa. Lake Alice Park in the heart of the city is home to the famous Tupelo Festival. An ideal spot for a family picnic, with its elaborate playground and picnic area, the park borders Lake Alice and offers scenic walking trails through moss covered trees and excellent fishing as well. Lake Julia Park is the sister of Lake Alice Park, both being named for twin pioneers Alice and Julia Keyes.
There are several popular campgrounds and the local restaurants offer home cooking. The city is surrounded by wooded areas which provide hunting opportunities.
Wewa is known for its liquid gold, the world famous Tupelo honey. This highly coveted honey is derived from local Tupelo gum tree that blossom in the spring.
Wewahitchka is rich in natural resources with extensive farmland, timber and excellent fresh water fishing lakes. It is well known for its tupelo honey and the Dead Lakes. The Dead Lakes were formed where the Apalachicola and Chipola Rivers met on a cypress swamp and resulted in flooding a low lying area. The lake encompasses 80 square miles. Years ago a temporary flood of salt water killed the cypress trees leaving only their stumps; hence the lake acquired the name Dead Lakes. It provides some of the best fresh water fishing in the country. The Dead Lakes State Park around the area of the Dead Lakes dam has beautiful trees and plants including the Florida green fly orchid and ball moss and is home to numerous species of birds, amphibians and animals.
There are several scenic parks in Wewa. Lake Alice Park in the heart of the city is home to the famous Tupelo Festival. An ideal spot for a family picnic, with its elaborate playground and picnic area, the park borders Lake Alice and offers scenic walking trails through moss covered trees and excellent fishing as well. Lake Julia Park is the sister of Lake Alice Park, both being named for twin pioneers Alice and Julia Keyes.
There are several popular campgrounds and the local restaurants offer home cooking. The city is surrounded by wooded areas which provide hunting opportunities.
Wewa is known for its liquid gold, the world famous Tupelo honey. This highly coveted honey is derived from local Tupelo gum tree that blossom in the spring.
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