Sunset Tram Tour – A Ride on the Wild Side, Sat., July 5, 8 p.m. – Experience a slow tram tour through the back country of the park to get a glimpse of the parks wildlife as the sun begins to set.  This tour takes approximately 1.5 hours and is suitable for all ages.  Keep in mind that the tram can be a little bumpy and dusty depending on road conditions.  Regular park admission fees apply.  For more information, call (863) 815-6761.

Hope Equine Rescue Poker Event, Sat., July 19, 8 p.m. to 2 p.m. – Join the Hope Equine Rescue Center for their first Equestrian Poker Ride at Colt Creek State Park to help raise money and awareness of Hope Equine Rescue.  Lunch will be provided to participants by Hope Staff.  All donations received during this event will go to the Hope Equine Rescue Center to fund their efforts.  First riders will depart at 8 a.m. and last will depart at 10:30 a.m.  Regular park admission fees apply.  For more information, contact Julia Marshall at jmarshall@mggi.com.

If you are going for the first time, here are some directions:

Directions to Colt Creek State Park:The park is located 16 miles north of Lakeland, just south of the Withlacoochee River off of State Road 471.  From I-4, take exit #32 and proceed north on U.S. 98 approximately 13 miles.  Turn right onto State Road 471.  From I-75, take exit #301 and proceed east on State Road 50 for approximately 13 miles.  Turn right onto State Road 471.  The entrance to the park is 3.8 miles north of U.S. 98 and 17 miles south of State Road 50.