Florida
Enjoy the Sunshine State's incredible beaches, or take an adventure within the unique ecosystem of the Everglades. Find great, diving, swimming, hiking and more.
Top Adventures in Florida
Swim and Cliff Jump at Madison Blue Springs
This natural spring is easily one of the best hidden gems in Florida. The pool of water is crystal clear for swimming, scuba-diving, and jumping in from off on a cliff to the side. The water is also about 70 degrees - a perfect compliment to the h...
Swim at Ginnie Springs
A few hours north and many worlds away from Disney, the Santa Fe River winds its way through the woods of north central Florida, headed for the Suwannee River. This is the real Florida. Although the river is dark during most of the year (except th...
Snorkel at Ichetucknee Blue Hole
At Ichetucknee Springs State Park, there are 2 main entrances - to get to Blue Hole (aka Jug Hole), go to the NORTH entrance. This is also where the main headspring is. If you accidentally go to the south entrance, you are only a few miles away, d...
Kayak Extreme Emerald Cut
Start at King's Landing. Here you can either drop your own kayaks in or choose to rent. Kayak/Canoe rentals are $30 for the day. Using your own kayak is $20, if you choose to have them pick you up at Wekiva Springs and shuttle you back. During sum...
Exploring the Ruins of Fort Dade
Egmont Key Sate Park is only accessibly by boat, so be sure to book ahead if you need a ride. Several tour companies offer relatively cheap rides to and from the island, paired with snorkeling excursions at the ruins on the west side of the island...
Kayak the South Lido Mangrove Tunnels
Before entering South Lido County Park, take a left turn on Taft Drive for the kayak launch area. Parking is available at the end of the road. Multiple companies offer kayak and stand up paddle (SUP) rentals and tours at the launch site, but feel ...
Hike to Dames Cave
28.709378°, -82.451328°Dames Cave (aka Vandal Cave) are mostly locally known, so finding the trail head is the hardest thing to do. Use the GPS Coordinates above ^ and it'll bring you exactly to the trail's parking. The caves themselves are in th...
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Paddle to Cypress Spring
Starting at Cotton Landing, you paddle about a quarter of a mile downstream until you encounter the spring run to the right/north. Another tenth of a mile or so up the run will take you to one of the most beautiful spring-fed swimming holes you wi...
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Kayak & Swim with Manatees at Three Sisters Spring
When the ocean becomes too cold for the manatees, they take refuge in the 70 degree water at Three Sisters Spring. So, the best time to see the manatees in the spring is just after a cold front has come through. We also learned that they will swim...
Cave Dive at Ginnie Springs
Nestled on the banks of the Santa Fe River, at the end of a long country road, six springs add a burst of clear water to the dark, winding river. These springs make up a park called "Ginnie Springs," a popular place for both locals and internation...
Camp and Explore Dry Tortugas National Park
Dry Tortugas National Park is one of the most remote National Parks you can visit. Located 70 miles off the coast of Key West, FL it is accessible via commercial ferry, sea plane, or private boat.Our family of 5 camped for two nights in the campgr...
Explore Guana State Park & Wild Life Preserve
From the parking lot, which has a $3 entrance fee per car, you walk to the trail head and grab a small pocket sized map that does a good job of showing markers and mapping out the different path ways. This park has around 15 miles of regular trail...
Nearby camping, hotels, and more
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Silver Springs, Florida
Lake Shore Group Camp
Overview Lake Shore Group Campground sits on the north shore of Fore Lake in Ocala National Forest. It is a favorite for scout, church and civic groups, as well as large families and reunions.Recre... -
Alva, Florida
W.P. Franklin N
Overview Visitors flock to W.P. Franklin Campground for its well-kept facilities and location on the Caloosahatchee River, where campers can fish, boat and take it easy in sunny southwest Florida. ...
