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How To for Florida’s Outdoors

New to Florida? New to the outdoors? Learn what is unique about outdoor recreation in Florida and what you should know as you plan your outdoor adventures: tutorials, tips, and checklists to assist you in hiking, backpacking, biking, camping, and paddling in Florida.

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Florida’s Venomous Snakes

Coral snake

Wildlife Identification      ( Florida Species )      

Florida has six species of venomous snakes. Here is what they look like, and how to identify them when you are outdoors and encounter them in the woods

Florida Plants and Trees

Live oak GTM Reserve

Florida’s botanical bounty means a million shades of green. Here are photos and descriptions to help you identify plants, shrubs, grasses, mosses, and trees in Florida.

Florida Wildlife

From toothsome alligators to scampering lizards, you will see wildlife while enjoying Florida’s outdoors. Here are photos and descriptions of some of the creatures you may encounter along our trails.

Florida Plants and Trees

Wild coffee, Fakahatchee

Florida’s botanical bounty means a million shades of green. Here are photos and descriptions to help you identify plants, shrubs, grasses, mosses, and trees in Florida.

Hiking in Florida

Palm Hammock Trail Merritt Island

February 15, 2020    Sandra Friend & John Keatley

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.

Hiking During Hunting Seasons

Hikers and hunters

How-To in Florida      ( Feature Articles )      

Florida’s hiking season is also the prime season for hunting in Florida. Be aware of where you’re hiking – many public lands permit hunting – for your personal safety.

Florida Wildflowers

swamp mallow

Florida Wildflowers      ( Species Identification )      

Florida’s wildflowers give a compelling reason to get outdoors. Use these resources to identify what you see.

Birding in Florida

Roseate spoonbills at Orlando Wetlands Park

For birders, a slow walk down a Florida trail means an ever-unfolding adventure of discovery

Changing a Bike Tire

mountain bike tires

September 24, 2019    John Keatley

Just like car tires, bicycle tires need attention because they do wear down. It’s better to change it at home than out on a ride. Here’s how to choose and install a new bike tire and how to fix a flat.

Insects in Florida

Black widow spider (© ondreicka - stock.adobe.com)

In Florida, insects thrive. Here are photos and descriptions to help you identify insects and spiders in Florida.

Florida’s Toxic Trees

toxic trees florida

June 22, 2019    Sandra Friend

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.

Hiking Safely With Your Dog

Hogtown Creek Greenway

How-To in Florida      ( Feature Articles )      

While hiking with your dog can be very satisfying, Florida hiking has its own special perils for your best buddy. Here’s a heads-up on what to look for and where it’s best to take a hike.

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