St. Johns River Center
A destination for environmental education with a dash of regional history, the St. Johns River Center in downtown Palatka tells the story of Florida's longest and most storied river.
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Beecher Run Nature Trail
A stop along the Bartram Trail, the Beecher Run Nature Trail at Welaka National Fish Hatchery provides a walk beneath ancient pines along the edge of the hatchery ponds, which are fed by historic Beecher Spring.
On a Bartram Adventure Tour
On a guided Bartram Adventure Tour, we hiked, biked, and paddled to follow the travels of William and John Bartram along the St. Johns River in Palatka, Florida
Central Florida
With some of the state's largest population centers and easiest access by air, Central Florida is a mecca for outdoor enthusiasts in the know.
Explorer’s Guide: North Florida & The Panhandle
A fully revamped Third Edition of the most comprehensive travel guide covering North Florida and the Florida Panhandle, now presented in full color.
50 Hikes in Central Florida
Our new Third Edition of 50 Hikes in Central Florida brings you several hundred possible hikes, recommendations for camping and lodging, and the region's best trails in full color.
Palatka Riverfront Park
Re-imagined to showcase the beauty of the St. Johns River, Palatka Riverfront Park offers a quarter-mile riverfront walk with panoramic views.
Sams House at Pine Island
A delightful immersion into the natural side of Merritt Island, the trails at Sams House at Pine Island range from mild to wild as they delve into habitats along the Indian River Lagoon.
Lake Lotus Park
At Lake Lotus Park in Altamonte Springs, the 1.7-mile trail system along Lake Lotus and the Little Wekiva River floodplain provides a great respite from surrounding suburbia.
Palatka-Lake Butler Trail
With 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
Yellow River Marsh Preserve State Park
East of Pensacola, Yellow River Marsh Preserve State Park is a sweeping panorama of wet prairies, home to the largest concentration of pitcher plants in Florida.
Blueberries Ever After
It's blueberry season in Florida! April is the month when it's time to visit a commercial grower and start picking. We did just that at our local berry farm, Ever After Farms.