Okeechobee
Okeechobee is the heart of Florida's old frontier, surrounded by vast prairies with cattle ranches and the sweep of Lake Okeechobee, one of America's largest lakes.
Orange Park
North of Doctors Lake, the city of Orange Park has its roots in a plantation along the St. Johns River converted to a planned community in 1877
Orlando
Orlando is one of Florida's best places to hike and bike, with a large quantity of trails and superb quality.
Ormond Beach
Known as the Birthplace of Speed, Ormond Beach has preserved vast estuaries and ancient forests between its barrier island and coast along the Tomoka and Halifax Rivers.
Osceola National Forest
The smallest of Florida's national forests, the Osceola National Forest carries the weight of history hidden in its dense stands of longleaf pine.
Oviedo
Bisected by the Florida Trail and the Cross Seminole Trail, Oviedo is an appealing trail town edged by Little Big Econ State Forest and its many trails.
Palatka
With a delightful riverfront on the St. Johns River, Palatka is just east of the Florida Trail and 15 minutes from the Ocala National Forest, providing a gateway to outdoor adventures.
Palm Beach
This seaside tropical enclave offers some pleasant niches where you can immerse yourself in nature.
Panama City Beach
Best known for its beaches, bike paths, and barrier island parks, Panama City Beach is also a launch point for paddling trips and long day hikes
Parks
Parks and forests in Florida, including city and county parks, federal and state lands, and national parks.
Paynes Prairie: A North Florida Gem
A natural landform between Gainesville and Micanopy, Paynes Prairie is an immense and ever-changing basin.
Peace River
Rising from marshes in the Green Swamp basin in Lakeland, the Peace River winds through fossil-rich Bone Valley west of the Lake Wales Ridge, reaching the Gulf of Mexico at Charlotte Harbor.