Readers viewed our stories more than 3.5 million times during the past year, discovering new ways to enjoy Florida’s beaches, camping, kayaking, hiking, bicycling, parks and forests, and other outdoor things to do in Florida.
Of the 600+ articles on FloridaRambler.com, these were our most popular articles in 2023.
#1: Sargassum seaweed
We write about beaches, so when a 5,000-mile-wide bog of sargassum seaweed floated toward our shores, we produced weekly updates that were the most popular stories on Florida Rambler. Those updates continue into 2024. Read updated story.
#2: Top 75 events, fairs, festivals
A perennial favorite of readers, our Florida festival calendar is updated monthly with major events around the state. Bubbling under the Top 10 is our Seafood Festivals calendar.
#3: Red tide
Florida’s Gulf coast beaches were hit by red tide this past year, prompting readers to follow our updates on beach conditions. Read updated story
#4: Spring Break in Florida
Top destinations and things to do nearby, our Spring Break forecast with links to camping, places to stay and things to do is a popular reference guide year after year. Read the story
#5: 6 things to do in Cedar Key
Old Florida seaside charm a long way from anywhere, attracting thousands of readers to this story throughout 2023. Read the story
#6: Kelly Park at Rock Springs
This story captures the experience of one of Florida’s most scenic parks. Swim here, camp here, paddle the spring run. Read the story
#7: Best snorkeling from shore
No need for a boat. This story tells you where you can snorkel from shore across Florida. Read the story
#8: Where to see manatees
Chilly weather brings manatees back to springs and rivers throughout Florida. This story identifies 18 of our favorite spots. Read the story
#9: Best Florida bike trails
This story has guided readers to our 23 favorite bike trails, scenic outings for our endless summer. Find a trail near you. Read the story
#10: Florida State Parks: 12 hidden gems
Some of our favorite experiences in state parks are off the beaten track. Uncrowde, pristine and full of wildlife. Read the story
Veteran journalists who worked together at Fort Lauderdale’s SunSentinel newspaper, Bonnie and Bob founded FloridaRambler.com in 2010 to explore the natural, authentic Florida, writing about their natural interests in hiking, biking, paddling, RV and tent camping, wildlife, unique lodging, dining and historic places.
Art. Swanson
Thursday 31st of December 2020
Thank you for what you do. You are a wonderful resource. You have a talent for great reporting and hopefully you are having fun doing it.