By Kevin Mims Imagine glistening, turquoise spring water that flows for miles and miles under cypress and bay trees, where cormorants dry their wings after swallowing their catch, where manatees glide over swaying green grasses, and deer amble to the water’s edge on early misty mornings. It might…
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By Janet K. Keeler There are many ways to enjoy St. Augustine’s natural beauty for maximum minimum impact. The old city is the historic gem of Florida’s First Coast and can be explored from the water, by foot or with the aid of communal transportation. Established in 1565, St. Augustine is the…
Read MoreBoutiques, bistros, galleries and gift shops populate cubbyhole storefronts – but you won't find cars or bicycles. By Amy Wimmer Schwarb St. George Street in St. Augustine is the premier street in the nation's oldest city, a thoroughfare where pedestrians can stroll unencumbered by vehicle or…
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By Carlos Harrison Sunken shipwrecks, stingrays, statues, and a rainbowed realm of reef life await. Sites include America’s first undersea park and waters clear as crystal in the shadow of a Civil War fort where Hemingway reportedly met the Cuban captain who inspired “The Old Man and the Sea.” And…
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By Kevin Mims Drift dives along miles of spring-fed river. Shipwreck trails in the Atlantic and Gulf of America. Delicate, vibrant coral reefs. Gin-clear freshwater springs and underwater caves. When it comes to scuba diving, Florida has it all. Here are 10 of the best places in the Sunshine State…
Read MoreBy Jill Martin Sure, there’s plenty of wildlife in Florida, but have you ever viewed a giraffe from the comfort of your car? You won’t find big screens or bags of popcorn at these drive-ins, but they're action-packed and provide lots of entertainment. Silence your cell phone and enjoy the show at…
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Tom Scherberger Want to explore the cultural, historical, and architectural treasures of Pensacola, Fla.? There’s an app for that. Just go to Florida Stories Walking Tours, and download the app created by the Florida Humanities Council. With this app you can learn, at your own pace and on your own…
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Known for its white-sand beaches and emerald-green waters, Pensacola has bragging rights to one of the best naturally-preserved coastlines in the nation. It also happens to be packed with affordable family fun, earning it accolades from Southern Living magazine as one of the country’s top…
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Take your family along to some of Pensacola's great museums, zoos and fun attractions. By Carrie McLaren The Pensacola Bay Area is about blue skies and emerald-colored water. And while some may be content to simply relax beachside on the shimmering quartz sand, you're really missing out if you…
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Florida’s blessed with some great lakes, but none are so impressive as the greatest of all: Lake Okeechobee – Seminole for ‘Big Water.’ By Gary McKechnie At 730 square miles, Lake Okeechobee is the seventh-largest freshwater lake in America. Encircled by five counties (Okeechobee, Martin…
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