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2018 Holiday Gift Ideas for Outdoors Recreation

by Bob Rountree

Florida Rambler’s annual gift guide, a selection of the best of the best outdoor gear.

The view along Everglades National Park Nine Mile Pond canoe trail

Everglades, Kayak & Canoe

Kayak trails in Everglades National Park: The best way to experience it

by Bonnie Gross

Kayaks and canoes are one of the best ways to surround yourself in the Everglades. Here’s a guide to the trails in the national park.

Camping, Central Florida

Blue Spring State Park: Swim, float and paddle away the summer heat

by Bob Rountree

The park is beautiful, the swimming is fabulous and paddling opportunities are numerous. Escape the summer heat at Blue Spring State Park in southwestern Volusia County.

Beaches, Southwest Florida

Barefoot Beach, ‘second best beach in America,’ is wild & wonderful

by Bonnie Gross

This beach occupies one of the last undeveloped barrier islands on Florida’s southwest coast, and its a place for finding shells, sand dollars, gopher tortoises and, best of all, unadorned natural beauty.

Snorkeling over a spring at Ginnie Springs. (Photo: Bonnie Gross)

Kayak & Canoe, Northeast Florida

Kayaking Santa Fe River: Springs & scenery make it a treasure

by Bonnie Gross

The Santa Fe River near Gainesville is a treasure for its many clear bubbling springs and its unspoiled beauty. It’s one of Florida’s most beautiful places to kayak, canoe, snorkel and swim. It’s way north, but worth making part of a trip.

Tubing Ichetucknee Springs State Park. (Photo: Bonnie Gross)

Kayak & Canoe, Snorkeling, Springs

Best tubing in Florida: Four beautiful springs for cool fun

by Bonnie Gross

It takes some chilly water to cool you off during a Florida summer day, but these spring-fed Florida rivers have that and more. These four springs are among the most beautiful spots in Florida and are ideal locations for tubing. They’re so popular, however, you need to do your homework before going.

Camping, Kayak & Canoe

Primitive camping at Alderman’s Ford: Kick it up a notch

by Kyle Albinus

The 1,140-acre park in eastern Hilllsborough County has a multi-use trail for hiking and cycling, and launch point for the Alafia River Paddle Trail.

Florida's dramatic sky at Tigertail Beach in Marco Island. (Photo: Bonnie Gross)

Beaches, Bike & Hike, Everglades, Funky, Kayak & Canoe, Southwest Florida, Unique eats

Off-the-beaten path in Marco Island: Go beyond your hotel pool

by Bonnie Gross

The beach town of Marco Island is all manicured and modern, but here are four adventures into the wild and authentic Florida that are within a quick drive. You can wade across a lagoon to a wild beach or have lunch in a funky fishing town or stroll on a boardwalk into a beautiful old growth cypress swamp.