Lower Hillsborough Wilderness Preserve
As the largest natural area in the Tampa Bay region, Lower Hillsborough Wilderness Preserve is a major destination for recreation, with seven entrances across 16,000 acres.
Articles & Destinations
South Lake Trail
Culminating at a breezy observation platform with a panorama of marshy South Lake, this easy Titusville hike is both short and scenic.
Salt Lake Hiking Trail
Circling the central pine flatwoods of the uplands between the lakes of Salt Lake WMA, the 4.1-mile Salt Lake Hiking Trail is a great birding destination.
Salt Lake WMA
Spanning nearly 8,000 acres between Salt Lake, Lake Loughman, and South Lake, Salt Lake WMA is a popular birding and fishing destination with many miles of trails.
Savage Christmas Creek West Loop
Follow a series of equestrian trails to explore the soggier side of Savage Christmas Creek Preserve, where Christmas Creek rises from its marshes.
Savage Christmas Creek East Loop
Along the eastern side of Savage Christmas Creek Preserve, follow orange and yellow blazes through panoramas of prairie and pines
Savage Christmas Creek Preserve
Protecting more than a thousand acres, Savage Christmas Creek Preserve east of Orlando has more than 8 miles of trails through panoramic prairie and pine flatwoods landscapes.
Palm Island Park
Pairing an accessible stroll along the shoreline of Lake Dora with the fascination of following twisty trails beneath ancient trees, Palm Island Park is a Mount Dora must
De Leon Springs Wild Persimmon Trail
At De Leon Springs State Park, the Wild Persimmon Trail is a 4.4 mile wild walk along the edge of habitats in the floodplain forest created by the springs.
De Leon Springs State Park
While pancakes and De Leon Springs go hand-in-hand thanks to the popular Old Spanish Sugar Mill Restaurant, the natural beauty of De Leon Springs is the reason to visit.
Bioluminescent Paddling in Titusville
During the summer months, bioluminescence makes its appearance in the Indian River Lagoon and is especially strong along Merritt Island near Titusville. On my paddling trip, I saw the best glow I've ever seen.
Florida and the CCC
Highlands Hammock State Park is home to the Florida CCC Museum, which recounts the story of the Civilian Conservation Corps contributions to Florida, particularly to the state park system