Author: Bob Rountree
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Surf fishing picks up in late summer, fall
Surf fishing is a terrific family outing — or a quiet escape to get away alone. Be prepared with our popular checklist and how-to guide. (Photo by Jerry Lower, The Coastal Star)
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Florida Caverns State Park, Chipola River paddle trail reopen
Florida Caverns is the last of 31 state parks to reopen in the wake of 2018’s Hurricane Michael. While the park’s day-use area, and nearby Chipola River are open, the park’s campground remains closed.
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Florida circumnavigational trail guide updated
Florida’s longest non-motorized trail begins at Big Lagoon State Park in Pensacola to Key West and then up the east coast to the Georgia state line. Changes made to to the 322-page guide include overnight accommodations, including Mexico Beach where one motel is set to reopen in 2020 while another will not be rebuilt in the wake of Hurricane Michael.
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The regular Florida lobster season is here
Recreational lobstering doesn’t end with the two-day mini-season in July. For many, it just begins in earnest with the start of the regular season, from August 6 until March 31.
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Legendary road food in the Florida Keys
Iconic diners, cafes and dives — landmark eateries on the Overseas Highway in the Florida Keys.
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Flagler Beach: A whale of an Old Florida beach town
This quaint beach town is a refreshing change from the high-rise condos and hotels that populate much of Florida’s coast.
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9 things to do near Daytona Beach
Get away from the maddening crowds, at least a little bit, and enjoy more of what the Daytona Beach area has to offer.
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11 great kayak outings in the Florida Keys
There are hundreds of places to launch a kayak, a canoe or a paddle board in the Florida Keys. We pick an even dozen for your next kayak adventure.
