Dewey Litl Loj
Did you know the creator of the Dewey Decimal System also created Lake Placid, Florida? Here's the story.
Dicerandra Scrub Sanctuary
Titusville 1.5 milesNamed for the rare Titusville mint that grows only along the high ground inland from the lagoon, Dicerandra Scrub offers refuge for Florida scrub-jays.
Dickerson Bay
Behind the Wakulla County Visitor Center or at the end of Buttons Rd, get up close with the estuary in Panacea along the shores of Dickerson Bay
Dickson Azalea Park
Orlando 0.5 milesAt one of Orlando's oldest parks, the lush ravine protected by Dickson Azalea Park provides a scenic walk along Fern Creek any time of year.
Ding Darling Bailey Tract
One of the lesser-known trails at Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge is at the Bailey Tract, off Tarpon Bay Road. Loop around impoundments with great birding.
Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge
Preserving more than half of Sanibel Island for the sake of its bird life, Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge is one of the top places in the United States to view rare bird species.
Disappearing Creek Loop
White Springs 3.6 milesExplore a geologic wonderland of karst topography and white sand beaches on this rugged 3.6 mile hike to a chasm where the rapids of Camp Branch are swallowed by a sinkhole.
Disney Wilderness Preserve
Kissimmee 2.5 milesProtected and managed by The Nature Conservancy, Disney Wilderness Preserve is a 11,500 acre showcase for habitat conservation amid suburban sprawl south of Orlando.
Dixie Mainline Trail
Suwannee 8.5 milesConstructed in the 1920s for a narrow-gauge railroad, the Dixie Mainline Trail is one of the most remote scenic trails in Florida, showcasing the swampy Big Bend.
Do Not Feed the Bears
Bear bagging is the art of hanging your food properly out of reach of bears. If you're a Florida backpacker and haven't learned how, here's a short course. Securing your food from bears is required in the Ocala, Osceola, and Apalachicola National Forests.
Doc Ehrhart Sanctuary
Melbourne Beach 1.0 milesHome to a gentle mile loop through coastal habitats on the Barrier Island Trail, Doc Ehrhart Sanctuary is a gateway to Archie Carr National Wildlife Refuge.
Don Pedro Island State Park
Imagine your own private island: a sweep of bright white sand along the shallows of the Gulf of Mexico. That's Don Pedro Island, a Florida State Park that is mostly offshore.