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Pensacola's Great Outdoors
Turn off technology, slow the pace and tune into the tempo of the tides, sun, moon and stars along 52 miles of coastline, parks and preserves, woodlands and wetlands, rivers and creeks in the Pensacola Bay Area.
Tags: Pensacola, outdoors_and_nature, fishing, kayaking, parks, camping, hiking, biking, diving,
Nine Days, 109 Miles: Hiking the Big 'O'
When water levels are low, the western edge of Lake Okeechobee transforms into a grassy marsh that is perfect for birding. Herons, cranes and other wading birds are abundant near beautiful Indian Prairie Canal.
Tags: hiking, Okeechobee, birding, camping, Clewiston, adventure,
Take the Overseas Highway to Adventure
With inexpensive entrance fees and lengthy activity rosters at state parks along the Overseas Highway, it's possible to plan an action-packed itinerary of snorkeling, hiking, bird watching, kayaking, camping and fishing and still have cash left over for key lime pie!
Tags: Florida_Keys, Key_Largo, Key_West, Marathon, Big_Pine_Key, parks, snorkeling, birding, hiking, kayaking, camping, fishing, wildlife, Islamorada, historical_sites,
Florida's Less-Traveled Bike Paths
Make sure to bring along your camera – deer, turkeys and many other species of birds are frequently spotted along the path, and there’s a great scenic vista from the historic trestle bridge over the Suwannee River.
Tags: biking, Gainesville, trails, outdoors_and_nature, wildlife, parks, hiking, Ocala, Orlando, camping,
Okeechobee Outback
A time machine into Florida's past, it took us to open prairies where sandhill cranes danced and preened; through pastoral cattle ranches that stretched to the horizon; and along the edges of orange groves with their sweet scent, an immersion into Old Florida.
Tags: hiking, camping, Okeechobee, trails,
Go with the Flow
Wildlife is abundant all along the river – deer are frequently spotted in the early mornings. Herons, cranes, and a multitude of other bird species are plentiful.
Tags: canoeing, kayaking, camping, outdoors_and_nature,
Find Your Beach
In 2008, Caladesi Island State Park with its fine white sand and gentle clear blue surf, beat out beaches in Hawaii and California for the No. 1 spot on Dr. Beach's 2008 Best Beaches in America list.
Tags: beaches, kayaking, Dunedin, St_Petersburg, Clearwater, parks, Egmont_Key, shelling, birding, camping, fishing, Caladesi_Island_State_Park, Honeymoon_Island,
Explore Natural Florida at Blue Spring State Park
Blue Spring State Park is the stuff of dreams not just for nature lovers, but any weary traveler looking for a real escape on a reasonable budget.
Tags: camping, outdoors_and_nature, parks, value,
Florida Beach Camping Guide
Whichever camping rig you bring, you'll find a beach campground to accommodate you, and many will even accommodate your pet. Most campgrounds offer sites that are ADA accessible.
Tags: beaches, camping, Florida_Keys, Key_West, Sebastian, Cape_Canaveral, Flagler_Beach, Fort_Myers_Beach, St_George_Island, Grayton_Beach,
Florida Camping Hints and Tips
The right campground provides a home base for outdoor enthusiasts – from active sports such as hiking and biking to more relaxing pursuits, such as fishing and boating.
Tags: camping, outdoors_and_nature,
Camp Like an Explorer
For those who want to experience living in nature’s raw element, away from hot showers, electricity and cable TV, there is no better oasis than the primitive camping sites offered at numerous campgrounds around Florida’s state parks and state forests.
Tags: camping, outdoors_and_nature,
Nature Rules on St. George Island
St. George Island has been a favorite rest and recreation spot for humans for more than 5,000 years. Archaeologists estimate that pre-Columbian natives regularly visited to feast on the oysters that are so plentiful in Apalachicola Bay.
Tags: St_George_Island, camping, hiking, parks, outdoors_and_nature, canoeing, kayaking, birding, wildlife, Apalachicola,
Wild Wanderings in Sarasota
You'll spot plenty of other wildlife here, too, from bobcats to deer to wild turkeys. Birders can check more than 100 species off their life lists, especially along the birding trail boardwalk – known as the Birdwalk – that runs along Upper Myakka Lake.
Tags: Sarasota, wildlife, outdoors_and_nature, camping, aquariums, birding,
Adventures in the Swamp
Billie Swamp Safari offers daily tours through 2,200 acres of the reservation's wildest land, home to a variety of native species, including the reclusive Florida panther, as well as an assortment of animals most folks consider exotic, including the legendary American bison.
Tags: outdoors_and_nature, wildlife, tours, Clewiston, camping, family, Fort_Lauderdale, destination,
Park Yourself in Marianna
You'll walk through amazing stalagmite and stalactite formations that resemble massive waterfalls, cathedrals and wedding cakes – which is why areas of the cavern have names like Waterfall Room, Cathedral Room and Wedding Room.
Tags: Marianna, parks, outdoors_and_nature, camping,
Beach Party
Conveniently perched on the Florida-Alabama state line, it hosts the Annual Interstate Mullet Toss, a wacky April tournament where participants heave a dead mullet from Florida into Alabama.
Tags: Venice, beaches, events, festival, Pensacola, Cocoa_Beach, surfing, Fernandina_Beach, Key_West, Big_Pine_Key, Destin, fishing, Miami, Miami_Beach, South_Beach, Fort_Myers_Beach, Delray_Beach, Clearwater_Beach, Dunedin, Siesta_Key, Nokomis, Stuart, St_Augustine, Jacksonville, music, Panama_City_Beach, camping, St_Petersburg,
Delve Into the Underground at the Caverns
Stalactites reached down from above, often bleeding into the stalagmites poking from the floor, forming pillars and columns painted in vivid hues.
Tags: Marianna, parks, outdoors_and_nature, tours, camping, fishing, wildlife, hiking, trails, been_there_havent_done_that,
Ports of Call
Nature trails, safe harbors, cabins, tent sites, hiking and biking trails and miles of deserted beaches make this a must-see location.
Tags: Amelia_Island, Apalachicola, Captiva_Island, Carrabelle, Coconut_Grove, Fernandina_Beach, Fort_Lauderdale, Jacksonville, Key_Largo, Miami, Panama_City_Beach, Sarasota, South_Beach, Venice, outdoors_and_nature, parks, camping, hiking, biking, boating, fishing, St_Augustine, hotels, resorts, Sanibel_Island,
Natural Beaches
If you count all bays and inlets - where you'll find the "secret" sandy getaways usually known only to locals - Florida has nearly 8,500 miles of shoreline.
Tags: Amelia_Island, Apalachicola, Cape_San_Blas, Fernandina_Beach, Grayton_Beach, Key_West, Pensacola, Ponce_Inlet, Ponte_Vedra_Beach, beaches, outdoors_and_nature, wildlife, sealife, birding, camping, St_Augustine, parks, Florida_Keys, Tampa, New_Smyrna_Beach, Caladesi_Island_State_Park,
Beaches 101
Seekers of relaxation and tranquility go to Dunedin's state-protected Honeymoon Island and Caladesi Island for a serene visit with nature.
Tags: Amelia_Island, Anna_Maria_Island, Beaches_of_South_Walton, Cape_San_Blas, Captiva_Island, Cedar_Key, Clearwater, Clearwater_Beach, Cocoa, Cocoa_Beach, Daytona_Beach, Dunedin, Flagler_Beach, Fort_Lauderdale, Fort_Myers, Fort_Walton_Beach, Fort_Myers_Beach, Fort_Myers_Beach, Grayton_Beach, Key_Largo, Key_West, Marco_Island, Miami, Naples, Navarre, New_Smyrna_Beach, Palm_Beach, Panama_City_Beach, Pensacola, Sanibel_Island, Sebastian, St_Pete_Beach, Venice, beaches, parks, camping, sightseeing, Honeymoon_Island, Caladesi_Island_State_Park,
The Florida Trail
If you're from a mountainous state, don't assume "flat" Florida hiking is boring. Florida ranks third in the nation for botanical diversity, with more than 80 distinct plant communities.
Tags: Apalachicola, Ocala, Okeechobee, Pensacola, Suwannee, White_Springs, camping, hiking, outdoors_and_nature,
Florida's Fantastic Forests
With more than one million acres of undeveloped wilderness, Florida's 31 state forests are a veritable playground for backpackers, birders, paddlers and off-road cyclists.
Tags: Brooksville, Dade_City, Inverness, Jacksonville, Lake_Wales, Naples, Tallahassee, parks, outdoors_and_nature, fishing, hiking, biking, motorcycling, wildlife, canoeing, kayaking, water_sports, camping,
RV Road Trip: Ocala
Imagine swimming, snorkeling and scuba diving in the springs; canoeing and kayaking on varied rivers and lakes; hiking and biking on hundreds of miles of trails - just outside your door.
Tags: Crystal_River, Milton, Ocala, camping, outdoors_and_nature, parks, diving, biking, hiking,
Suwannee River Wilderness Trail
A series of springs discharging 233-million gallons of water daily gives rise to the clear sparkling Ichetucknee River.
Tags: Cedar_Key, Live_Oak, Suwannee, White_Springs, driving_tours, canoeing, kayaking, outdoors_and_nature, hiking, biking, camping,
Let Them Run Wild
We take in the beauty of the fertile marshes and prairie grasses that fill the wetlands, and marvel over the stunning birds passing overhead.
Tags: Sarasota, parks, outdoors_and_nature, canoeing, biking, wildlife, camping,
North Florida Outdoor Adventure Trail
Wakulla, meaning "mysteries of strange water," is one of the largest and deepest freshwater springs in the world, with points at 185 feet.
Tags: Apalachicola, Cape_San_Blas, Grayton_Beach, Gulf_Breeze, Live_Oak, Milton, Pensacola, Steinhatchee, Suwannee, Wakulla_Springs, parks, outdoors_and_nature, wildlife, driving_tours, music, canoeing, kayaking, camping,
Meteors and Monarchs
Sitting in a camp chair watching the sunset behind the dunes, I caught a brief flash of orange out of the corner of my eye. The monarch butterfly provided a splash of color against the dull green of the scrub.
Tags: parks, camping, kayaking, outdoors_and_nature, wildlife,
Kayaking the Dry Tortugas
A variety of tropical fish, as well as barracuda, moray eels and one of the largest concentrations of nurse sharks in Florida, can be found within the park's boundaries.
Tags: camping, kayaking, outdoors_and_nature, Florida_Keys, sealife,
Live Oak/Lake City Area
Along the Suwannee and Santa Fe rivers, a number of springs attractions, both public and privately owned, invite visitors into the ever-cool, 72-degree waters for swimming, inner-tubing, snorkeling and diving.
Tags: Lake_City, Live_Oak, Suwannee, White_Springs, festival, canoeing, camping, hiking, parks,
Extreme Nature: Withlacoochee Enchantment
Besides thick, sun-dappled forest fuzzy with resurrection fern, moss and lichen, Withlacoochee Trail users may encounter fruit trees, homestead vestiges and mining pits.
Tags: canoeing, parks, outdoors_and_nature, camping, equestrian, hiking, Brooksville,
Uniquely Florida Camping
Florida has literally hundreds of great campsites, from deserted coastal islands ideal for tents to full-service campgrounds that can accommodate luxury recreational vehicles.
Tags: Beaches_of_South_Walton, Big_Pine_Key, Flagler_Beach, Grayton_Beach, Key_Largo, Live_Oak, Ocala, Pensacola, Suwannee, camping, Everglades_National_Park, Destin,
Dr. Beach's Florida Picks
"There's even a 105-year old fort on-site that's a landmark of Florida history."
Tags: Beaches_of_South_Walton, Clearwater, Grayton_Beach, Key_West, Marathon, Miami, Panama_City_Beach, beaches, parks, Port_St_Joe, Florida_Keys, camping, outdoors_and_nature, Caladesi_Island_State_Park,
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