The Smokies
Beautiful, tall, and difficult.
The Spirit of Place
Walking through the most ancient of Florida's forests, the feeling that landscape has a spirit persists, especially when contrasted with places where habitat has been permanently destroyed.
The Trail Provides
On trail, our needs are met in the most amazing of ways
The Trouble with Ticks
Let's face it: Florida is a breeding ground for ticks, and summer is prime time for these nasties. Here's what you can do to minimize tick bites and how to handle if you do get bitten.
The Weeks Act: a Century of Conservation
A follow-up to the conservation legacy of Teddy Roosevelt's administration, The Weeks Act was signed by William Howard Taft in March 1911. It authorized the Federal government - for the first time - to purchase private land to protect watersheds throughout …
Things that bite: Mosquitoes
Mosquitoes make summer hiking a challenge in Florida. Here's why they're a problem and what you can do to fight back.
Things That Bite: Spiders
Florida has four species of venomous spiders, including the red widow spider, which is only found in our state
Things That Bite: Ticks and Chiggers
Since they crawl on your skin and attach themselves to you to feed, ticks and chiggers are especially creepy. Unlike mosquitoes, you can't just swat them away. Here's the difference between them.
Thinking small at Collier-Seminole
One of Florida's most beautiful nature trails, Collier-Seminole State Park's Royal Palm Hammock Trail can be a challenge, but worth it for both vistas and details
Three Days of Central Florida Springs
Have a three-day weekend coming up and an urge to spend it with Florida's springs? Here's an itinerary for the Orlando area that'll have you splashing in beautiful locations.
Three Days of Lower Suwannee Springs
Not so busy thanks to their locations on the lower Suwannee River, this series of four major springs provide another 3-day weekend getaway option for active outdoor recreation in Florida
Three Days of Nature Coast Springs
Between New Port Richey and Crystal River, explore a variety of springs along the Nature Coast that provide splashing fun in summer and manatee watching in winter.