As a way to say “thank you” to first responders and electric utility workers for their hard work during Hurricane Irma,  Florida State Parks are offering Florida First Responder Passes.  These passes, with a few exceptions, allow first responders and electric utility workers as well as their families free day passes into Florida State Parks. Here is a link to learn more about this opportunity to explore Florida State Parks and the First Responder Pass. Weeki Wachee Springs State Park We took advantage of this generous program by exploring Weeki Wachee Springs State Park.  This is one of the parks that has exceptions to it.  Instead of allowing up to eight…