National Forests in Florida Implement New Fees
Effective July 26, 2019, fees go up at many National Forest campgrounds, boat ramps, and recreation areas
Paddling the Thousand Islands
One of the hidden natural treasures of Cocoa Beach, the Thousand Islands provide a fun paddle through a maze of mangroves on a marked trail through a conservation area.
The Moon Tree Garden
Florida's most unique arboretum features a circle of sycamores honoring the Apollo missions, all here thanks to an Apollo 14 project for the U.S. Forest Service to take tree seedings into orbit around the moon.
Identifying Florida Species
Use our photos and descriptions to help you identify Florida birds, plants, trees, wildlife, and more
Insects in Florida
In Florida, insects thrive. Here are photos and descriptions to help you identify insects and spiders in Florida.
Identifying Birds in Florida
Identification of common and unusual bird species seen in Florida.
Black-crowned Night Heron
Found along coastlines and freshwater wetlands, the Black-crowned Night-Heron is an elusive species.
Spring Hopping Around Tallahassee
Between Madison and Marianna and across Wakulla County, explore a colorful collection of natural springs for swimming and snorkeling, all within an hour of Tallahassee.
Bioluminescence on the Indian River Lagoon
It's a summer thing, this shimmering glow of blue that rises from the shallows of Florida's largest lagoon. Learn why it happens and how to see it yourself.
Zipping Over Gators at Gatorland
What's it like to sail over a pondful of alligators on a zip line in Florida? Contributor Sally White of the Adventures of Mom shares her experience on Gatorland's Screamin' Gator Zip Line in Orlando.
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.
Ormond Memorial Gardens
Ormond Beach 0.6 milesSpilling across the Atlantic Coastal Ridge, Ormond Memorial Gardens leads you into a contemplative world mere steps from a major highway