Paddling the Santa Fe River
milesOn a mellow paddling trip down the Santa Fe River, John discovers several swimming springs, thousands of turtles, and miles of quiet waterway.
Paddling the Weeki Wachee River
One of Florida's most beautiful paddling trips, the Weeki Wachee River rises from first magnitude Weeki Wachee Springs and winds through lush floodplain forests as it is fed by hundreds of smaller springs along this 5.5-mile paddling run.
Paddling Turkey Creek
A chance meeting of old friends leads to my first paddling trip down Turkey Creek and the opportunity to connect with our local paddling club, the Space Coast Paddlers, by talking about our most recent guidebook.
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.
Palatka Riverfront Park
Palatka 0.3 milesRe-imagined to showcase the beauty of the St. Johns River, Palatka Riverfront Park offers a quarter-mile riverfront walk with panoramic views.
Palatka Water Works
Palatka 0.7 milesOn the grounds of the Water Works Environmental Education Center, explore the historic Palatka Water Works and a short interpretive trail dedicated to William Bartram's travels as Puc Puggy, the Flower Hunter.
Palatka-Lake Butler Trail
Palatka to Lake Butler 47.0 milesWith a corridor spanning nearly 50 miles through North Florida, the Palatka-Lake Butler State Trail provides paved trail for riders and an unpaved corridor used by the Florida Trail
Palatlakaha River Park
Clermont 3.2 milesPicturesque waters flow between two lakes on a narrow river, immersing visitors who paddle within a corridor of cypress swamp abounding with wildlife.
Paleo Hammock Preserve
Port St. Lucie 5.3 milesDiscover a maze of wild coffee, an observation tower, and an archaeological site along a short loop, or walk miles more into scenic habitats within Stephen J Fousek Preserve.
Palm Beach
This seaside tropical enclave offers some pleasant niches where you can immerse yourself in nature.
Palm Bluff Conservation Area
Deland 10.3 milesDiscover a parade of habitats in the Deep Creek basin on three loop hikes within 3,300 acres east of Deltona.
Palm Coast Linear Park
Palm Coast 2.0 milesA city park, Linear Park is centrally located yet hidden within an ancient hardwood hammock bounded by the eastbound and westbound sides of Palm Coast Parkway.