The park and nature center provide a quiet respite while surrounded by Old Florida, with mangroves lining the water, birds ...

There are so many kayakers in Florida now, you’d think they’d be bumper-to-bumper on our waterways. Fortunately, there are still wild and natural rivers in out-of-the-way locations where you can bring ...

Once upon a time, the Blackwater River was a conveyor belt of prosperity. Loggers floated longleaf pine trunks to the mills. But once the longleafs were all cut, the mills, landings, and structures ...

Each year brings a new set of adventures, and 2024 was no exception to that. From kayaking more than 300 miles on the St. Johns River at the start of the year to running a 15-mile trail race near the ...

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Summer is in full swing and whether you’re planning a vacation or live in Florida, this zoo offers a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity you won’t want to miss. Rather than kayaking ...

This Central Florida conservation park boasts plentiful wildlife, a river for paddling and fishing, easy (and dog-friendly) ...

Florida may attract millions of visitors a year with high-speed roller-coasters and white-sand beaches; but as a native Floridian I’d argue the best things to do in Florida are just beyond its shores.

This story is part of our weekly Hidden Gems feature series as the USA TODAY Network – Florida takes readers around the state to highlight some of our most interesting attractions. Round Island ...

GULF COUNTY, FL (Amazing America) — Otherworldly meets enchanting at Dead Lakes in Gulf County, Florida. Amazing America’s Hunter Hulbert paddles his way around this starkly beautiful waterway in our ...