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Perdido Key State Park North Trail

Florida's westernmost nature hike, the little-known 1.8-mile North Trail is a leisurely stroll through the dunes on the Intracoastal side of this popular beach park.

Perdido Bay Trail

Traverse a loop through coastal forests at Tarkiln Bayou Preserve State Park, featuring sweeping views of Perdido Bay and a dynamic mix of wet and dry ecosystems.

Walt Oberst Way

Explore a cypress strand and pine flatwoods along an easy accessible trail that's a must on a visit to Panama City Beach Conservation Park.

Panama City Beach Conservation Park Green Trail

Sample an array of habitats on this easy 1.8 mile loop featuring two boardwalks and a meander through restored pine flatwoods and savanna.

Offering a bounty of outdoor and nature activities along with museums and public spaces, Bonnet Springs Park is an urban gem in the city of Lakeland, a top destination statewide for family nature fun.

Atlantic Ridge Preserve State Park

Protecting what remains of the forested Atlantic Ridge between the Indian River and the St. Lucie River, this secluded state park is hidden behind subdivisions in Stuart.

Dickson Azalea Park

At 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.

Kiplinger Preserve

Tunnel through mangroves after pausing to watch birds in a freshwater wetland in this habitat-rich preserve along the St. Lucie River.

Shadow Bay Park

A stones'-throw from Orlando’s famous theme parks, Shadow Bay Park protects one of the last remaining scrub ecosystems on the Mount Dora Ridge.

Delaplane Preserve

An easy trail through pine flatwoods and mangrove marsh leads to an overlook at the confluence of waterways.

Chastain-Seay Park

Discover the beauty of the Santa Fe River and its floodplain habitats at Worthington Springs from the boardwalks of the Riverwalk Nature Trail at Chastain-Seay Park.

Santa Fe River Preserve Gracy Trail

Peaceful pathways wind alongside a tranquil creek through shady woodlands, offering a quiet hike among the timid wildlife that call the Santa Fe River Basin home.