Green PLACE Hiking Spree
Celebrating Orange County’s initiative to protect environmentally sensitive lands, the inaugural Green PLACE Hiking Spree encourages you to hike their trails.
Trail To The Past
Step by step, relive Florida history in the mind's eye on a walk to Culpepper Bend in Little Big Econ State Forest. Essay by Rob Rogers.
Best Winter Hikes on State Lands
Explore more of Florida in winter on these recommended hikes on our state lands, and discover more about Florida history during the America250FL celebration in 2026.
Sunrise at Kissimmee Prairie
A spectacular sunrise camping along the Florida Trail at Kissimmee Prairie Preserve State Park makes up for the disappointment of stargazing foiled by weather. Essay by Rob Rogers.
Florida Park and Trail Closures
Hurricane damage (2024) and other issues causing full or partial closures to public lands in Florida - including parks, trails, campgrounds, and beaches - as of March 2025.
The Reluctant Florida Hiker
Motivating your family to hike means motivating yourself first. Lakeland author Vince Strawbridge shares how his opinions on Florida hiking evolved through the process.
A Decade of Geolocation Apps
Ten years ago, we started our journey towards geolocated apps when a fellow hiker at a hiking conference came to our table to browse through The Florida Trail Guide. His trail name? Guthook.
Florida Great Outdoors Initiative
Through January 13, 2024, the Florida Great Outdoors Initiative offers park visitors a half-price discount on annual passes to Florida State Parks.
Sunflowers on the St. Johns
For more than a decade, I've been chasing sunflower blooms in Florida wetlands in October. In 2021, it's a banner year for these showy beauties in Central Florida.
Big Cypress Backcountry Access
By December 15, all public comments are due on the new Big Cypress Backcountry Access Plan. Here's our analysis of it and our opinions, along with a discussion of backcountry and wilderness in Florida.
Sunflower Season on the St. Johns River
In September, swamp sunflowers put on a colorful show along the St. Johns River between Sanford and Geneva, north of Orlando. Here's where to hike to photograph them.
For Your Health: Go Outside
While we're asked to keep our distance, the outdoors is still there for us. You can hike, bike, and paddle with your family, but do so safely. Keep your mental and physical health good by enjoying nature.