Celebrate National Park and Recreation Month

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Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park, located on Key Biscayne

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White-sand beaches and majestic dunes grace the shores of Topsail Hill State Park in Santa Rosa Beach.

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Florida's cowboy heritage is alive and well at Lake Kissimmee Cow Camp.

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A welcome oasis on the Suwannee River, Fanning Springs is an idyllic spot to cool off.

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Every July is National Park and Recreation Month. Find out about this year's outdoors activities.

Since 1985, the National Recreation and Park Association has designated July as National Park and Recreation Month. Throughout the month of July, you’ll find events in state parks that appeal to individuals and families of all ages and interests, providing an opportunity for everyone to head outdoors and experience Florida State Parks.

The nation's only two-time Gold Medal winner honoring the nation’s best state park service, Florida’s state park system is one of the largest in the country with 160 parks spanning almost 700,000 acres and 100 miles of sandy white beach.

From swimming and diving in Florida’s rivers and springs, to birding and fishing, or hiking and riding on natural scenic trails, Florida’s state parks offer year-around outdoor activities for all ages.

Battle re-enactments and Native American festivals celebrate Florida’s unique history, while art shows, museums and lighthouses offer a window into Florida’s cultural heritage.

Florida’s state parks are also home to the 2008 Best Beach in the nation, Caladesi Island State Park, located off the coast of Southwest Florida in Pinellas County.

For inspiration on outdoors and nature activities, visit Kevin Mims's page, VISIT FLORIDA's own Outdoors & Nature Expert.