Crossing the state on Alligator Alley? Here are tips on a how to spend 15 minutes, a half hour or a half day exploring the Everglades from I-75. This mile marker guide helps you decide where to stop and what to do along the way.
Tag: wildlife
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 .
Circle B Bar Reserve: Lakeland preserve with shady trails reopens a favorite trail
All trails closed for months from last year’s hurricanes reopened this week. Twenty minutes off I-4 between Orlando and Tampa, this little-known wildlife preserve has been called “a free safari.” There are several shady trails for summer visitors.
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.
Orlando Wetlands: Perfect stop for wildlife lovers
Orlando Wetlands Park is a must-stop for birders and wildlife fans. It’s home to over 100 roseate spoonbills, 1,700 alligators and 200 species of bird. A 5,000 square foot visitor just opened with exhibits and live animals on display. The park is only 20 minutes off I-95.
49 Florida endangered species — some I bet you don’t know
Here are Florida’s endangered species. There are 49; how many do you know? Did you know there are several conservation success stories among Florida’s favorite animals?
In spring, see wood storks nesting up close at Wakodahatchee in Delray
One of the best places to see wood storks and other wading birds nesting up close in spring is Wakodahatchee Preserve in Delray Beach. In February to April, dozens of storks build nests close to an easy-to-walk .75 mile boardwalk.
Unsung heritage corridor: Springs, history, scenic byway in Central Florida
This off-the-beaten track region offers springs, history and Florida scenic drives along the St. Johns, the ‘river of lakes.’ It’s centered around the Old Florida city of DeLand, an hour north of Orlando.
Big Cypress National Preserve: Seven ways to experience the Everglades
Big Cypress National Preserve offers excellent Everglades experiences. It’s adjacent to the famous national park, is free and has spectacular scenery.
Take a perfect trip to Everglades City
Everglades City is at the end of the road in a remote wild, spot. Here you can explore the Everglades, learn fascinating history and feast on stone crabs during the season from Oct. 15 to May 1.