5th Annual Hammock Hang
At the 5th annual Hammock Hang this January, hammock camping enthusiasts around the country descended on Doe Lake for a weekend of friendship, fun, and food
Articles & Destinations
Orlando Tree Trek
Entering a 15-acre grove of pine trees with cables and wood strung up in the air, we knew this wasn't going to be like our normal hikes: Orlando Tree Trek is an aerial attraction.
Retro lunch at Carrabelle Junction
A Blue Plate Special? That's what you'll find at Carrabelle Junction, a retro diner on the Forgotten Coast
Season’s Sojourn
It’s April, and that means one important thing in Florida: our prime hiking season is coming to a close. We can tell from the number of ticks we’re pulling off our hiking pants; we can tell by the heat and humidity, too. So …
Florida’s bear problems will not be solved by hunting
FWC is proposing opening hunting of Florida black bears this October. Hunting WILL NOT solve the public safety problems with bears in Florida. Here's our take on the issue.
Going primitive with Primrose
How do you car camp in a Volkswagen camper when you have no power? It takes a little ingenuity to keep electronics powered and a lantern to keep you up past hiker midnight
The Other Side of Farles Prairie
What's it like to do trail research? Here's a typical day out on the trail for us when we're tracking down relocations of the Florida Trail or finding new trails to add to this website.
Withlacoochee Gulf Preserve
Immerse in the beauty of an expansive coastal estuary at Withlacoochee Gulf Preserve in Yankeetown to take in the panoramic views.
Trout Point Nature Trail
CLOSED TO VISITORS. Explore a fragile coastal scrub on a waterfront boardwalk inside NAS Pensacola.
John Muir Ecological Park
John Muir Ecological Park in Yulee connects you to an important and mostly forgotten chapter of Florida history: our role in John Muir's "Thousand Mile Walk to the Gulf."
Rosemary scrub
One of Florida's least common habitats, rosemary scrub is a delight to walk in, thanks to its counterpoints of lichens and shrubs against the bright white sand
Haw Creek Preserve
Secluded and special, Haw Creek Preserve at Russell Landing nestles up along the shores of Haw Creek facing Haw Creek Preserve State Park.