Florida Trail, UWF/SRIA Dunes Preserve
Pensacola 3.2 miles3.2 miles. At the UWF/SRIA Dunes Preserve on Santa Rosa Island, the Florida Trail traverses a series of coastal habitats cradled by the sweeping dunes, providing a one-of-a-kind hike.
Florida Trail, Vilas to Camel Lake
Apalachicola National Forest 10.3 miles10.3 miles. Broadening your perspective on Florida's largest national forest, this hike offers an ever-shifting focus from macro to landscape amid habitat diversity in the Apalachicola National Forest.
Florida Trail, Wakulla River
Florida Trail, St. Marks West 4.1 milesEdging the Wakulla River floodplain, this 4.1 mile linear hike features quiet cypress swamps, towering trees, and a big bouncy sawdust pile hidden in the forest.
Florida Trail, Weaver Creek
Eglin Air Force Base 14.3 miles14.3 miles. Along the western side of Eglin Air Force Base, the Florida Trail traverses high, dry sandhills with some impressive views.
Florida Trail, Wheeler Road to Joshua Creek
Christmas 8.6 milesAlong this 8.6-mile route spanning the eastern side of Bronson State Forest, experience the majesty of ancient oak and palm hammocks near the St. Johns River.
Florida Trail, White Springs
White Springs 3.6 miles3.6 miles. Spanning from one end of White Springs to the other along a bend in the Suwannee River, this Florida Trail segment is an easy day hike through a historic community.
Florida Trail, Wiregrass Trail
Blackwater River State Forest 12.3 miles12.3 miles. On the northernmost segment of the Florida Trail, connecting to the greater Eastern Continental Trail at the state line with Alabama, the Wiregrass Trail immerses you in longleaf pine forests northeast of Pensacola.
Florida Trail, Yellow River Ravines
Blackwater River State Forest 10.9 miles10.9 miles. An acrobatic adventure, the Florida Trail Yellow River Ravines section between Holt and Milton tosses tricky swamp traverses and creative creek crossings your way.
Florida Wildflowers
Florida's wildflowers give a compelling reason to get outdoors. Use these resources to identify what you see.
Florida’s bear problems will not be solved by hunting
FWC is proposing opening hunting of Florida black bears this October. Hunting WILL NOT solve the public safety problems with bears in Florida. Here's our take on the issue.
Florida’s Front Line Beaches
During World War II, two specialized coastal training bases in Florida contributed to the successful D-Day landings at Normandy and at beachheads beyond.
Florida’s Toxic Trees
Southeast Florida is home to two poisonous trees, the poisonwood and the manchineel. Learn how to recognize them so you don't get too close, and find out how truly dangerous they are.