Florida’s underwater parks preserve exceptional bodies of water, from shipwrecks to spring-fed caves. They are among the most unusual parks in the US.
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Story includes today’s tropical outlook and long-range forecast, hurricane preparation checklists and tips.
Claw your way to the 2025 Naples Stone Crab Festival Oct. 24-26
The Naples Stone Crab Festival marks the opening of stone crab season in Florida’s prime stone-crab harvest region.
Jupiter: Discover unspoiled nature near urban centers
With expansive state parks and a national wildlife refuge plus several attractive county and city facilities, Jupiter offers many excellent places to kayak, hike, bike and learn about native wildlife. Within a two hour drive of 6 million people in South Florida, it’s a good getaway for lovers of the outdoors .
Summer adventure: Taking a Brightline train for a Miami getaway
Freed from traffic and parking woes, exploring downtown Miami on a summer getaway is appealing because of the excellent cool museums for steamy afternoons.
Snorkeling, kayaking, camping at Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park
Snorkel, dive or ride a glass-bottom boat to view coral reefs at what many consider Florida’s #1 state park. There’s kayaking and camping, too!
Cabbage Key: Old Florida island for kayaking, history, atmosphere
Cabbage Key is reachable only by boat. It’s popular as a lunch-cruise destination. But stay overnight in the inn or cabins to discover its true charms. On our visit, we also found it’s a great base for exploring by kayak.
Florida State Parks photo contest: Grand Prize winners ‘Capture the Real Florida’
This year’s Grand Prize winners of Florida State Parks annual photo contest captured some amazing moments in our state parks.
11 ways to enjoy Palm Beach island history, beauty & recreation
The island of Palm Beach is the exclusive winter home of billionaires. For the rest of us, it’s a fun place to gawk at mansions and their ficus hedges sculpted into works of art. The town is full of history, too, from Henry Flagler to JFK to Donald Trump.
St. Pete’s world-class museums are a summer treat — and stay for lunch
Here’s a great destination for hot summer weekends. New museums in St. Petersburg – each built to house extraordinary private collections – make this a Florida city with lots to do indoors. A new museum cafe adds another draw.