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Best tent camping in the Florida Keys

Tent camping in the Keys took a big hit when Hurricane Irma destroyed two state park campgrounds, but there are still a few places where you can drive a tent stake in the ground.

Camping, Florida Keys, News, The Panhandle

Some state parks still recovering from hurricanes

by Bob Rountree

Severe damage from hurricanes in 2017 (Irma) and 2018 (Michael) are still impacting a handful of Florida state parks. Early predictions point to a lower threat this year, but it only takes one.

Night sky at Kissimmee Prairie Preserve.

Bike & Hike, Birding, Central Florida, Photography

Shooting for the stars at Kissimmee Prairie Preserve

by Bob Rountree

Amateur astronomers love this place in the heart of Florida’s cow country. With 54,000 acres of wide-open prairie 25 miles from the nearest town, light pollution does not exist, making the Kissimmee Prairie Preserve one of a few destinations in Florida for stargazing under a pure night sky. The campground set aside for astronomers is known as “the red light district.”

The bridge over Big Creek at Lake Louisa State Park in Clermont. (Photo: Bonnie Gross)

Bike & Hike, Camping, Central Florida, Lodging

Lake Louisa: Nature near Orlando with great hiking and cabins

by Bonnie Gross

Lake Louisa State Park is a half hour from theme parks, but is a natural world with 20 miles of hiking trails and great cabins. Located on the east end of the vast Green Swamp, you’ll find wildlife, old citrus groves, hills, cypress swamps and forests.

Camping, Central Florida, Kayak & Canoe, Springs

Beautiful park, fabulous paddle, shady campground: Rock Springs Run and Kelly Park

by Bob Rountree

Kelly Park is best known for popular Rock Springs Run, but this fabulous Orange County park also has one of the nicest campgrounds anywhere. Now’s the time to go, before the summer crush and long lines.