Winter roost for many species, particularly the rare white pelican, the nation’s first wildlife refuge is especially joyful in fall and spring.
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Canaveral National Seashore is quiet and peaceful with bountiful wildlife scurrying through the dunes. You can always find your place in the sand.
Florida storm updates, latest tropical weather forecast, hurricane preparation and tips, campground closures, impact on outdoor recreation and more.
Your guide to 27 Oktoberfest celebrations across Florida, from the Miami to the Panhandle.
Fresh local seafood served in delightful ways. This is your guide to seafood festivals throughout Florida.
As cold fronts ease into the Sunshine State during October, conditions become more favorable for fall camping. You might even get a whiff of autumn color.
Fall is a great time to visit Henderson Beach State Park as families wrap up summer vacations, but you’ll have to book way, way ahead for camping.
Hutchinson Island boasts some of the nicest beaches in Florida with easy public access on sandy paths through the dunes, the way Atlantic beaches used to be.
The historic Desert Inn, a legendary pit stop since the 19th Century, has finally been demolished, five years after it was heavily damaged when an 18-wheeler crashed through its front door.
The rare and endangered Florida panther makes its home in the wilds of the western Everglades and the Big Cypress Swamp, much of the area preserved in protected state and federal lands accessible to hikers.