Articles by Chelsey Stevens

Chelsey Stevens is a hiker, conservation advocate, and storyteller with a passion for Florida’s wild places. Through social media, podcasting, and volunteer leadership, she works to inspire others to explore, appreciate, and protect the landscapes that make Florida unique.

Chipley Park

DeFuniak Springs 1.6 miles

History unfolds along a pair of paved loops circling an unusually round lake at the center of DeFuniak Springs.

Econfina Blue Spring

Fountain 0.5 miles

Of the dozen picturesque springs along Econfina Creek, the compact recreation area at Blue Spring is one of the easiest to explore.

Green PLACE Hiking Spree

Chelsey Stevens

Celebrating Orange County’s initiative to protect environmentally sensitive lands, the inaugural Green PLACE Hiking Spree encourages you to hike their trails.

Nancy Weir Mangrove Preserve

Pine Island 1.0 miles

At the southern end of Pine Island, a hidden trail winds through mangrove habitat, crossing numerous bridges and navigating surprisingly uneven terrain.

Quick Point Nature Preserve

Longboat Key 1.0 miles

Experience an impressive variety of mangrove wetlands, boardwalks, sandy shoreline, and coastal wildlife on a mile hike in one compact preserve.