These guides are handy companions for learning more about trails, paddling opportunities, exploring back roads and camping.
Florida Outdoors Resources

Outdoor Resources
Florida outdoor resources, guides and checklists, camping guides, kayak guides, checklists, checklists, outdoors gear guides, and other outdoors recreation resources and guidebooks.
Protect yourself and others
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.
5 outstanding things to do outdoors in Florida
Five off-the-beaten-track things to do outdoors in the natural Florida in 2020, away from crowds. From rivers to bike trails to great places to camp. What’s on your bucket list?
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.
Buying a new RV (A consumer guide)
We just bought our second travel trailer, and after more than 14 years RVing, we’re a lot smarter this time around.
RV accessories: Outfitting your new rig
Your new RV is remarkably ill-equipped when you leave the dealership. You still have to buy accessories and fittings that cost hundreds of dollars.
Buying a travel trailer: Guide to making the right choice
When we purchased our first RV 15 years ago, we knew nothing. We were novices. Looking back, you might even say we were stupid.
Tent camping checklist for Florida
Spring is the best time of year for tent camping in Florida. Campgrounds are emptying out as snowbirds flock home, and the weather is fantastic. Break out the gear and head for the woods!
Best outdoor guides for exploring Florida 2024
Exploring Florida sometimes requires more than just a sense of adventure and the time to travel. These guides are essential tools to help you find paddling and hiking trails, campgrounds and where to experience the authentic Florida.
