McIntosh Preserve
Plant City 2.4 milesA tall observation tower is the centerpiece of this tucked-away preserve featuring miles of well-marked, family-friendly, ADA accessible trails.
McKee Botanical Garden
Established as McKee Jungle Gardens by local legend Waldo E. Sexton in 1929 with the guidance of landscape architect William Lyman Phillips, this carefully designed tropical garden is a Florida gem
McKethan Lake Nature Trail
Brooksville 2.1 milesCentered on its namesake, the 2.1 mile nature trail at McKethan Lake Recreation Area showcases old growth trees as well as Civilian Conservation Corps architecture.
Mead Botanical Garden
Winter Park 1.0 milesEstablished as a camellia showcase, this public garden has a nature trail first built in 1956 to explore natural habitats within a 47-acre urban forest.
Meaty Mims on the Coast to Coast Trail
A serendipitous stop during a bike ride on the Coast to Coast Trail in Mims leads to a tasty lunch at the Family Meat Market, a local institution just a block from the trail.
Melbourne
With natural lands and parks providing trails and launch points, Melbourne invites exploration along the Indian River Lagoon, the St. Johns River, and the Atlantic Ocean.
Merritt Island
Best known as the home of Kennedy Space Center, Merritt Island spans most of the length of Brevard County.
Merritt Island Manatee Observation Deck
Where Haulover Canal connects the Indian River Lagoon and Mosquito Lagoon in Merritt Island NWR, the Manatee Observation Deck makes it easy to watch for manatees drifting by.
Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge
With recreational activities ranging from hiking to biking, boating, fishing, and bioluminscent kayaking, Florida's top destination for birding is also home to Kennedy Space Center.
Merritt’s Mill Pond
The astounding hues of spring-fed Merritt's Mill Pond make it a compelling destination for paddling and diving.
Miami
One of Florida's busiest metropolitan areas, Miami is the gateway to three national parks and gardens galore.
Micanopy
Established near the south rim of the great Alachua Savanna in 1821, Micanopy is edged by an arc of marshy prairies, with Paynes Prairie the largest and most well-known