The Ormond Scenic Loop is a 30-mile road trip through live-oak canopies, waterfront postcard scenes, abundant wildlife, two state parks. It’s a great summer activity when paired with some time on the cinnamon-colored beaches you will pass.
Author: Bonnie Gross
Where can you go snorkeling in Florida if you don’t own a boat?
I have long enjoyed snorkeling from shore to see colorful sealife. Over many years, I’ve scouted these great places to snorkel and see fish from the beach.
Miami Beachwalk offers best oceanfront biking in South Florida
All bicyclists love traffic-free paved paths with great views. In traffic-choked South Florida, the Miami Beachwalk is as good as it gets — a recently completed paved path offering nine miles hugging the beach with views of the Atlantic Ocean and not a single intersection.
2025 Florida sea turtle walks: It’s time to register for a fascinating encounter
Sea-turtle walks are like seeing a nature documentary in person. But you need reservations to join these night-time beach walks to watch giant sea turtles nesting. Here are 12 options.
Miami’s Stiltsville: See it by boat on tours in Biscayne National Park
Folks have been fascinated with Stiltsville since the first shack went up in Biscayne Bay a mile from land in the 1930s. Biscayne National Park and a non-profit partner offer regular boat tours that tell the Stiltsville story and take you close to the houses.