#FLORIDAHIKES since 2006
We’re Florida authors Sandra Friend and John Keatley, here to share Florida’s outdoors with you. Sandra is Florida’s hiking expert, while John has spent a lifetime cycling and paddling. Read what’s new on the website and our picks for Florida’s TOP outdoor destinations.
Explore Florida's Outdoors
New to Hiking?
New to hiking? Ease yourself into the outdoors step-by-step with this primer on how to get comfortable with getting outside to enjoy Florida’s natural beauty.
Hiking in Florida
New to Florida? Florida is different. If you don’t know much about our outdoors, start here to learn what’s unique about hiking, backpacking, and camping in Florida.
Gear Reviews
Our reviews of gear for Florida’s outdoors, including testing new products, book reviews, best hiking and backpacking gear for Florida, and what we use ourselves
Florida Hikes eNews
Sign up for the Florida Hikes eNews, an occasional newsletter that focuses on outdoor recreation around a single Florida destination in each issue.
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