Highlands County

Highlands School District is headquartered in Sebring, Florida and presides over 16 different public schools, including traditional schools, charter schools, alternatives schools and adult education centers.

Highland Hammock State Park is a Florida State Park located west of Sebring in Highlands County, off of U.S. 27. It is one of the four original Florida State Parks, and is home to the state's only Civilian Conservation Corps Museum. The park is over 9000 acres of ancient oak hammocks and floodplain forests, and possesses some of Florida’s most unique and diverse collection of plant and animal life. Black bears, tortoises, Florida panthers, deer, alligators, and a variety of birds can be found roaming this massive park. Wildlife viewers will appreciate that Highland Hammock is also a part of the Great Florida Birding Trail. There are multiple campsites and nine nature trails, with ranger-guided tours consistently available throughout the year. Stock up on bug repellent, and come experience the real natural Florida at its best.

Lake June-in-Winter Scrub State Park is a preserve that offers protection to the sand scrub, which is one of Florida's most endangered areas. It is predominately scrub habitat and contains the highest concentration of rare plant and animal life, so the view and experience are exceptional here. Spot rare animals native to the area, like the Florida scrub-jay, Florida scrub lizard, Florida mouse, Eastern indigo snake, and more! Walk the nature trail, hike the white sugar sand firelanes, fish from the shore, or take a canoe across the lake. Learn why this park has its own unique and fascinating history.