Merritt Island, Florida
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Brevard County, Florida
Wildlife Photography at Blackpoint Wildlife Drive
5.06 mi / 0 ft gainIf you are looking for a place to capture images of wildlife, especially birds, then the Merritt Island Refuge is the place to go. With many trail options, both hiking and driving, the opportunities for good captures are endless. From the small green herons, to spoonbills, and great herons to ga...Read more -
Christmas, Florida
Paddle the St. Johns River from East Orlando
1.0Paddling along the St. Johns River is the perfect relaxing escape that lets you see the real Florida. Bring your Kayak, Canoe, or SUP to explore one of the few rivers worldwide that flows North. Just 45 minutes from Downtown Orlando, this adventure is great for someone who either wants to see th...Read more -
Melbourne, Florida
Ritch Grissom Memorial Wetlands
2.78 mi / 75 ft gainRitch Grissom Memorial Wetlands is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Melbourne, Florida.Read more -
New Smyrna Beach, Florida
Hike Castle Windy Trail at Canaveral National Seashore
4.01.4 mi / 5 ft gainPark across the road from the trailhead and visit the Atlantic ocean before crossing onto the Castle Windy Trail. The trail is shaded and a breeze is ever-present. There is a bench halfway down the trail that leads to Mosquito Bay and a picnic area.We saw so many islands in the lagoon that we'll ...Read more -
New Smyrna Beach, Florida
Kayak Camp in Canaveral National Seashore
Drive South on Atlantic Avenue in New Smyrna Beach until you see the guard shack. Pay the $5 entrance fee. Parking area #7 is a good place to start. Canoe rentals are available (weather permitting) for campsites #1-#5 only. Canoe rentals are $25 per night and available to individuals 18 years and...Read more -
New Smyrna Beach, Florida
Camp at Cape Canaveral National Seashore
2.00.5 miWhat could be better than laying on soft sand, listening to the crashing waves, and gazing at Florida's best sun and stars? Cape Canaveral National Seashore has 14 primitive campsites, with only two of them on the beach and the other twelve located on Mosquito Lagoon. This park has a 40-mile st...Read more -
New Smyrna Beach, Florida
Hike the Turtle Mound Trail
1 mi / 35 ft gainAfter first entering Canaveral National Seashore, this is the stop of many hiking options in the park. We walked in toward Mosquito Lagoon and found three well spaced picnic tables and two paths.A path along the lagoon that is well marked to preserve the ecology. We tried this one but it was flo...Read more -
Oviedo, Florida
Hike through the Econ River Wilderness Area
5.02.6 mi / 26 ft gainThe Econ River Wilderness Trail is a largely unnoticed section of preserved land, although it is just 1.5 miles away from University of Central Florida and nestled between residential communities. This trail might not be the most interesting or dramatic trail in all of Central Florida, but what ...Read more -
Orlando, Florida
Little Econ Greenway
4.06.94 mi / 387 ft gainLittle Econ Greenway is a point-to-point trail located near Orlando, Florida. The greenway stretches from Forsyth Road to the Alafaya Trail and has opportunities for fishing, paddling, and picnicking along the route. There are easy parking and stopping points along the route as well such as Econ ...Read more -
700-898 South Orlando Avenue, Florida
Paddle Board to Dog Island
Starting at Fort Maitland Park, free entrance and parking, unload your water transport unto the designated area. Be mindful of other people as this is a popular spot to unload big boats as well as small crafts. In general, it is easy to get out of the bay made by the lake on this particular spot,...Read more -
Sanford, Florida
Black Bear Wilderness Area Trail
5.07.13 mi / 121 ft gainBlack Bear Wilderness Area Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Sanford, Florida.Read more -
Orange City, Florida
Swim with Manatees in Blue Spring State Park
4.3Located near Orange City, Florida, Blue Spring State Park is the largest spring on St. Johns River. Here you can come in and rent full snorkel gear (snorkel, mask, flippers), tubes to lazy river down if that's more your style and many other activities. At the website you can see all that the pa...Read more
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Escape to the Sunshine
VISIT FLORIDA, serves as Florida's official source for travel planning. What can be discovered beyond Florida’s 825 miles of beaches? How about 320 freshwater springs, 175 state parks, infinite mangrove tunnels and hidden caverns. Let your adventure begin. Follow Your Sunshine.
Camping and Lodging in Merritt Island
Mims, Florida
Titusville / Kennedy Space Center KOA Journey
Whether your interests lean toward space walks, beachcombing or seabirds, you'll find plenty to discover at the Titusville/Kennedy Space ...
New Smyrna Beach, Florida
Canaveral National Seashore Permits
Overview
Canaveral National Seashore is located midway along Florida's east coast where warm waters and a temperate climate meet to host ...
