Florida

Tucked in the Myakka Wilderness, along the Myakka River, is Deep Hole. After hiking through expansive Florida dry prairie and hammocks of ancient trees draped with spanish moss, you come to a large sinkhole, 200 ft across and 130 ft deep. During the dry season it is home to hundreds of american a...

Florida Trail: Ocean to Lake is a point-to-point trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Canal Point, Florida.

Rocky Bayou Campground is a loop trail that is good for all skill levels located near Niceville, Florida.

Located within Big Lagoon State Park, the Sand Pine Loop and Big Lagoon Observation Tower offer visitors an immersive experience of Florida’s diverse coastal ecosystems. This combination of trail and observation point provides scenic views, wildlife sightings, and a tranquil environment for out...

The Naval Live Oaks Area, part of the Gulf Islands National Seashore near Gulf Breeze, Florida, offers visitors over 7.5 miles of scenic hiking trails through diverse coastal landscapes include the Naval Live Oaks Trail. Hours of Operation: • Park Hours: Open daily from 8:00 AM to sunset...

Ritch Grissom Memorial Wetlands is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Melbourne, Florida.

Black Bear Wilderness Area Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Sanford, Florida.

The Bayou Marcus Birding Trail offers visitors a unique opportunity to experience Northwest Florida’s wetland ecosystems up close. This elevated boardwalk trail provides scenic views and abundant wildlife-watching opportunities, making it a must-visit for nature enthusiasts. Trail Overview ...

Nestled in the shallow water of the spring run are the remains of the Civil War-era steamboat Madison which was scuttled in 1863 to keep it from being captured. A hidden gem in north-central Florida, Troy Spring has restrooms, an accessible walkway, picnic tables, an interpretive nature trail and...

Chain of Lakes Trail in Blackwater River State Park is a relatively easy 1.4-mile loop trail that takes less than a half hour to hike around. The trail starts just southeast of the Deaton Bridge at the trailhead in the parking lot. There may be birders or people fishing along the trail, but if yo...

The Dames Caves and Lizzie Heart Sink Loop Trail in Lecanto, Florida is a moderate difficulty hiking trail that spans approximately 4.02 miles. The trail is known for its unique geological features, including a series of caves and sinkholes that are scattered along the route. The most notable of ...

Okeeheelee Park North Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near West Palm Beach, Florida.

Calusa Beach: Bahia Honda's Iconic Bridge View Paradise Calusa Beach is the most photographed beach in Bahia Honda State Park, offering stunning views of the historic Old Bahia Honda Railroad Bridge against impossibly turquoise Florida Bay waters. This small, narrow beach on the northwest side o...

SCUBA dive the "Miss Louise" tug boat wreck, located at N 30:22.287, W 86:25.317. For this trip, I went through ScubaTech, a local Destin dive shop that rents dive gear, fills tanks, and takes groups out on various reef and wreck dives in the Destin area. They offer 4 hour (2 dive) trips on their...

Leffis Key is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Bradenton Beach, Florida.

Sawgrass Lake Park Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near St. Petersburg, Florida.