The clear waters flowing out of Alexander Springs are the start of a great paddling trail inside Ocala National Forest. It’s an easy stream to paddle with lots of wildlife, especially birds and fish.
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5 state parks, two campgrounds remain closed post-Michael; Gulf Islands re-open
Florida’s Panhandle still recovering from in Hurricane Michael. State and national park areas impacted by the storm are slowly reopening.
2018 Holiday Gift Ideas for Outdoors Recreation
Florida Rambler’s annual gift guide, a selection of the best of the best outdoor gear.
Fall Camping: As the humidity breaks, get into your groove outdoors
When the weather breaks, Floridians come out of the air conditioning and flock to campgrounds before the snowbird invasion. Our choices for fall camping include four picks on the Florida-Georgia line, four in Central Florida and four more in South Florida.
Tips for booking campsites in Florida
Prime camping season arrives in Florida when the humidity dissipates, but don’t wait until the last minute because the snowbirds will soon sweep into the state in their RVs. This year will be especially challenging because many campgrounds in Florida’s Panhandle will likely be closed for months in the wake of Hurricane Michael.
Koreshan State Park preserves wacky Florida history
Florida’s wackiness goes back to its first settlers, and Koreshan State Historic Site celebrates one of our earliest eccentrics. Thanks to this cult leader, though, a lovely wooded site on the Estero River was preserved through the years for us to enjoy. So go enjoy it.
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!
Florida’s oldest seafood festival in Apalachicola is still on for Nov. 1-3, 2018
Apalachicola was hard hit by Hurricane Michael, but festival organizers have decided to go for it! Grand marshals will be the Duke Energy linesmen, who have worked tirelessly to restore power to the city.
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