Florida is reopening to outdoors recreation, but the virus is still here. Learn how to protect yourself and others in campgrounds, riding a bike, taking a hike, sunbathing or surfing at the beach.
Author: Bob Rountree
Coming to Florida in your RV? Take a break after crossing the state line
Crossing the Florida state line is something to cheer about, but there’s a lot more road ahead. Here are a few suggestions for overnight stays at these RV campgrounds.
Camping near Jacksonville on breathtaking beaches
Jacksonville is blessed with eight really special state parks, but you can only camp at two of them — Fort Clinch and Little Talbot Island. Both are ideal destinations for outdoors summer recreation.
Best Camping near Mount Dora
Charming Old Florida village with an antique center and mega-flea market. Not everyone wants to stay in a B&B or hotel, so we reveal a few of our favorite places to camp within 25 miles.
Castle Windy Trail at Canaveral National Seashore
The Castle Windy Trail is a shady respite from the never-ending sun of Cape Canaveral National Seashore, introducing you to the primitive coastal environment that was once typical of Florida’s Atlantic shoreline.
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.
Torreya State Park: Florida as you never knew it
One of Florida’s oldest state parks sits on a high bluff above the Apalachicola River offering spectacular views — and fall colors!
Suwannee River State Park at the center of adventure
Last updated on December 18th, 2025 at 01:26 pmEditors Note: The campground at Suwannee River State Park is closed for upgrades. We loved camping at Suwannee River State Park, nestled in quiet woods on a high bluff above the junction […]
Watch your step: This beach was for Navy frogmen. Now it’s yours
Avalon State Park is a quiet little beach once alive with Navy “frogmen” who trained here for the D-Day invasion.
Surf Fishing Basics
Surf fishing is a great way to get away from it all — alone or with the entire family. Be prepared with our popular checklist and how-to guide.
7 phone apps for exploring Florida
Your smartphone has never had more tools available to explore Florida’s outdoors.
Camp to fish (kayak or snorkel) on Big Pine Key
Big Pine Key Fishing Lodge and Campground offers a quiet lower Keys alternative to the hustle and bustle of Islamorada and Marathon.