Hiking at Kelly Park
For families in the know, Kelly Park is a favorite destination for tubing, the southernmost tubing run in Florida. But it also has some great hiking trails where you will probably see wildlife.
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Kenneth Smith Trail dedication
At 8 AM this Saturday Oct 1, long-time Florida Trail volunteer Kenneth Smith – the man responsible for the successful routing of the Florida Trail on the Cross Florida Greenway – will be honored by the city of Belleview and his peers at a …
Hiker Safety Around Wild Hogs
One of the more fearless creatures you'll encounter in Florida's wilds is the wild hog. Here is advice from Florida Fish & Wildlife on how to cope with hogs.
Wright Lake Trail
At Wright Lake Recreation Area near Sumatra, a day hiking loop along the western edge of the Apalachicola National Forest features an unusual bridge and numerous pitcher plant bogs.
Fort Gadsden
At Fort Gadsden Historic Site, a gentle walk in the Apalachicola National Forest leads through the well-interpreted historic site and a pine forest where wildflowers thrive.
Camel Lake Loop
Explore robust sandhill habitats on a short loop hike around cypress-lined Camel Pond at Camel Lake Recreation Area in the Apalachicola National Forest.
How to Pack for a Florida Hike
The Ten Essentials and More: a checklist for items to bring when day hiking and backpacking in Florida, to plan for the differences you'll encounter in Florida's unique conditions.
Why we hike Florida
Why do we hike Florida? It's in the details, the natural wonder we find by following trails across lands preserved for future generations.
Why Hike in Florida?
Why hike in Florida? It's not about the challenge of mountains, but the incredible natural diversity in habitats and flora found across the sweep of our state.
Hiking Basics for Florida
How to hike in Florida - the basics of what you need to know for hiking in Florida, whether you're day hiking or backpacking.
Tent Camping in Florida
What should you do when you're tent camping in Florida? Here's a how-to checklist to get prepared and make sure you have a comfortable time.
Day hikes near Sea World and Universal Studios
Hikes near Orlando theme parks, by reader request. The area between Sea World and Universal Studios is both heavily populated and commercial, so you have to drive beyond the Orlando International Airport to find the wild places.