This Miami state park is a remarkable island of green where you can kayak, mountain bike, picnic and enjoy a sandy beach. It’s the largest urban park in Florida.
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Vero Beach: Just enough to do to have a blast and still relax
This laid-back beach town isn’t famous, but it charms visitors with its funky Florida history, gorgeous beaches and a cute downtown with interesting restaurants and shops.
When visiting Disney, consider these 6 outstanding public campgrounds
The best camping near Disney World and Universal Studios can be found in affordable public parks within an hour’s drive of the Magic Kingdom. These campgrounds offer scenic beauty, abundant wildlife and a mega-menu of outdoor recreation.
Springs and wildlife make the Chaz a special kayak trail
Kayaking the Chaz on the central Gulf Coast takes you over turquoise springs, down twisty creeks, and you might just see a manatee, otter or bald eagle. This is one of Florida’s premier kayaking rivers.
Stump Pass Beach State Park reopens 11 months after Hurricane Milton
Discover a less well-known string of islands — Gasparilla Island, Don Pedro Island and Manasota Key. Each holds a spectacular state park with top beaches.
Surf fishing is a fun family outing — or a quiet escape
There’s no better time for surf fishing than late summer and fall, when the mullet run down the coast. Here’s the gear you need and how to fish from shore.
Florida lobster season ends March 31, reopens August 6
The sport mini-season is over and the regular season has begun. We offer hot tips on catching, cooking and eating Florida lobster — and leave some tips of your own in comments!
Chill spring anchors this shady park with swimming, campground, kayaking near Tampa Bay
Tucked into a corner of Hillsborough County is a small 160-acre preserve with a fabulous swimming hole and shady campground along the Alafia River.
Swimming and tubing is summer treat at Blue Spring State Park in Central Florida
This clear cool spring is open for swimming, diving and tubing in summer.The park is home to hundreds of manatees in the winter, when no swimming is allowed.
Where can you go snorkeling in Florida if you don’t own a boat?
I have long enjoyed snorkeling from shore to see colorful sealife. Over many years, I’ve scouted these great places to snorkel and see fish from the beach.