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Let’s Go Fishing! 8 license-free fishing days in Florida

By Bob Rountree Fishing

Dig into your garage for your rod and reel, pick up some bait and get out there for license-free fishing days in Florida on two weekends in June.

Silver Springs State Park: Wonderful kayaking is just the start of why this is one of the best Florida state parks. (Photo: Bonnie Gross)

Best Florida state parks: Our 8 favorites

By Bob Rountree and Bonnie Gross Parks & Forests, Florida Roundups

We’ve missed Florida State Parks during the pandemic shutdown; it’s helped us realize how much we love them. As we again return to the state parks, we’re sharing with you our eight favorite state parks — special preserves located all across Florida. Did we include your favorite?

Hidden Florida Keys: 5 abandoned islands in paradise

By Karuna Eberl and Steve Alberts Florida Keys, Historic, Kayak & Canoe

With more than 1,700 islands, it is not surprising that the Florida Keys have ample abandoned history to explore. Humans may have called them home since at least the height of Greek civilization, some 3,600 years ago.

Florida State Forest campgrounds, off-road vehicle trails open

By Bob Rountree News, Parks & Forests

Last updated on May 24th, 2020 at 01:58 pmFlorida State Forests are opening off-road vehicle trails in three forest reserves on Friday, May 22, as the Forest Service eases into Phase 2 of its re-opening plan. State forest campgrounds (see list below) have been open for several weeks. OHV trails […]