Hike Bike Paddle Camp Florida with authors Sandra Friend and John Keatley as your guides
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.
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’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.
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’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.
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.
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’s wildflowers give a compelling reason to get outdoors. Use these resources to identify what you see.
For birders, a slow walk down a Florida trail means an ever-unfolding adventure of discovery
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.
In Florida, insects thrive. Here are photos and descriptions to help you identify insects and spiders in Florida.
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.
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.
