Cool springs, scenic trails and things to do while exploring Ocala National Forest from 15 campgrounds.
Also updates on state and federal recreation areas, campgrounds, continuing flooding from Hurricane Milton.
Cool springs, scenic trails and things to do while exploring Ocala National Forest from 15 campgrounds.
Also updates on state and federal recreation areas, campgrounds, continuing flooding from Hurricane Milton.
The Van Fleet Trail into the Green Swamp is one of the most rural, isolated rides you’ll find in Florida. It’s flat. It’s straight. But if you want to truly get away from it all and encounter a little wildlife along the way, here’s the place.
St. Lucie Inlet Preserve fits my definition of a hidden paradise: A scenic kayak trail on a wild island that ends at a spectacular hidden beach you’ll have all to yourself. This little-known state park is accessible only by boat.
Amateur astronomers and photographers love this peaceful savanna in the heart of Florida, an ideal destination for stargazing, bird watching, and not a bad getaway from the world at large.
I had lived in Florida a long time before I discovered the rich and often tragic history of native Americans here. Here are seven parks and museums that tell those stories.
Cinnamon rolls and the fall season are both back; Knaus Berry Farms reopened Oct. 29. This 50-year-old institution south of Miami has generations of devoted fans. It’s a good stop for an Everglades trip or a day exploring the Redland.
As you cross the Seven Mile Bridge, you pass the little green island with yellow cottages and palm trees surrounded by dazzling blue water. You can visit this tiny paradise, which offers fascinating history, tropical beauty, even great snorkeling.
Fort Lauderdale’s iconic Mai-Kai Polynesian Restaurant is reopening this fall, four years after the famous landmark’s kitchen roof collapsed in heavy rains.
Anastasia State Park’s four-mile beach shimmers in the Florida sun. Camping, surfing, bicycle on the beach, paddle the lagoon, and it’s not far to historic St. Augustine.
Florida lighthouses offer unmatched history and beauty. There are 30 lighthouses and about 10 are open to visitors; others are beauty spots to admire.