Waccasassa Bay Preserve State Park
Spanning from Inglis to Cedar Key, this 19,000 acre state park conserves a truly wild Gulf shoreline.


Spanning from Inglis to Cedar Key, this 19,000 acre state park conserves a truly wild Gulf shoreline.

One of a vanishing breed of old-time swimming holes within an easy drive of Tallahassee, Wacissa Springs is the birthplace of the Wacissa River and home to more than a dozen springs.

Edging a tidal creek flowing towards the Intracoastal Waterway, this recreational park has a showy boardwalk and a short walk through a coastal hammock.

A seasonally rotating array of wading birds roost and nest among the pond apple islands of these purpose-built Palm Beach County water filtration wetlands.

A 1930s resort turned nature park surrounding one of the world's largest springs, Wakulla Springs State Park is a step back in time with a historic waterfront lodge.

Immersed in dense forests along the Wakulla River floodplain, the Wakulla Springs Trail wraps together several named trails through picturesque landscapes near the big spring.

Forest roads and multi-use trails form a loop in Wakulla State Forest, navigating a variety of natural environments including a small freshwater spring.

Protecting coastal habitats between Boggy Bayou and Kloisterman Bayou, Wall Springs Coastal Addition offers accessible and natural surface paths to hike and bike.

Discover the beauty of a historic spring feeding Boggy Bayou and an amazing panorama from an outstanding observation tower on this largely accessible 1.2 mile coastal circuit.

An accessible network of paved trails circles Walsingham Lake, offering a variety of views of open water and forested woodlands along an easy walk.

Millions of visitors come to Florida each year to visit Walt Disney World. Here are our picks of the best day hikes within an easy drive of Walt Disney World.

Explore a cypress strand and pine flatwoods along an easy accessible trail that's a must on a visit to Panama City Beach Conservation Park.
