Thanks to Florida’s award-winning state park system, Central Florida is the ideal place to plan a family vacation in a cabin surrounded by nature. There are four great state parks within 90 minutes of Orlando that offer affordable cabins in exceptional settings.
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Articles about Florida State Parks include camping, kayaking, canoeing, boating, fishing, hiking and bicycle riding.
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 […]
‘Saltwater Railroad’ had its roots on Cape Florida
Free Blacks and runaway slaves met on Cape Florida’s beaches, seeking passage to a better life in the Bahamas.
