Stretching 20 miles into the blue waters of the Gulf of Mexico, St. Joseph Peninsula is a true wildlife haven. The St. Joseph Peninsula is known for its sandy white beaches and tall dunes on the Gulf ...

Florida's heritage comes alive with living history demonstrations of the early Florida cow hunters in an 1876-era cow camp. White-tailed deer, bald eagles, sandhill cranes, turkeys and bobcats have ...

8 a.m. until sunset, 365 days. Office: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Historic settlement: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Cradled by majestic oaks along the banks of the Estero River, Koreshan State Park’s historic buildings and ...

Apalachicola is full of hidden gems where you can have an experience like no other. Adjoining the Orman House Historic State Park is Chapman Botanical Gardens. The gardens are named after Dr. Alvan ...

Program is free with $5.00 entry fee to park. No entry fee for State Park Pass Holders. Description Head on out to Estero Bay Preserve to join in a group run and attend a ranger led program to learn ...

The preserve is located on the barrier island in South Melbourne Beach and protects the watershed of the Indian River Lagoon. Red mangrove propagules Considered one of the most biologically diverse ...

Prescribed fire is a safe way to apply a natural process, ensure ecosystem health and reduce wildfire risk. Fire plays a significant role in the environment. Prescribed fire, also referred to ...

What do nearby Jacksonville Beach and Big Talbot Island State Park’s Boneyard Beach have in common? Very little, actually. They are both Florida beaches located in the same county and city, but are so ...

Walk along the shoreline at Washington Oaks Gardens State Park, and you’ll feel as if you’ve entered another world. The second largest outcropping of Coquina rock is found here, giving visitors a ...

Florida State Parks are great settings for popular outdoor activities like walking, swimming and bicycling. However, there are some surprising things you can do in a state park. We created a list to ...

Katie’s Landing offers a launch site for canoes, kayaks and paddleboards on the Wekiva River. The Wekiva originates in Wekiwa Springs State Park and goes north for 17 miles before joining the St.

The beaches on the northern end of Amelia Island are a shark tooth hunter’s dream. Fort Clinch State Park and Cumberland Island National Seashore are separated by the Cumberland Sound, creating the ...