Sanford
Starting with a riverwalk along Lake Monroe, historic Sanford provides an excellent gateway to outdoor recreation along the St. Johns River north of Orlando.
Sanibel Island
One of Florida's most charming and popular barrier islands, Sanibel Island has a long history of drawing people to her shores to find spectacular seashells.
Sarasota
A mecca for the arts, Sarasota has popular beaches on its barrier islands and a surprising amount of green space, largely concentrated along the Myakka River basin.
Scenic Drives
Enjoy Florida's beauty from your car on these scenic drives through natural areas
Sebastian
On the Indian River Lagoon, Sebastian is home to the nation's first National Wildlife Refuge, Pelican Island, and an array of natural lands to paddle and wander.
Sebring
Sebring is in the heart of the state atop the Lake Wales Ridge, with significant natural areas along the Kissimmee River and its tributaries for outdoor recreation.
Silver Springs
Florida's original tourist destination, Silver Springs is both one of the world's largest springs and the name of the community that grew up around it in the 1800s.
Sopchoppy
Sitting on the southern edge of the Apalachicola National Forest along its namesake river, Sopchoppy is a quirky small town surrounded by public lands and parks.
South Florida
In the tip of the Florida peninsula, the prairies meet the tropics, with Florida's largest lake, agriculture, and wilderness on a grand scale between the densely populated coasts.
South Walton
Explore the outdoors along 30A and US 98 in South Walton County, home to mysterious coastal dune lakes protected by a string of Florida State Parks.
Southeast Florida
Although the Atlantic coast south of Sebastian Inlet becomes distinctly urban the farther south you go, Southeast Florida has many places to play outdoors.
Southwest Florida
Along the Gulf Coast from Tampa Bay to Naples, Southwest Florida has a tropical vibe, with hiking, biking, and paddling along its rivers, bays, and barrier islands.