Florida Hikes

Hike Bike Paddle Camp Florida with authors Sandra Friend and John Keatley as your guides

Alligators Paynes Prairie

Where to see alligators in Florida

Where can you see alligators in Florida? In nearly every body of water.

Taylor Creek STA

Okeechobee   2.2 miles

Encompassing the ancient shoreline of Taylor Creek and man-made marshes, this wetlands park is a gem for birding and wildlife watching just north of Okeechobee.

Viera Wetlands

Viera   2.4 miles

A prime Space Coast destination for birding and wildlife photography, Viera Wetlands is a man-made habitat perched on the edge of the St. Johns River floodplain

Wakodatahatchee Wetlands

A seasonally rotating array of wading birds roost and nest among the pond apple islands of these purpose-built Palm Beach County water filtration wetlands.

Wakulla Springs State Park

A 1930s resort turned nature park surrounding one of the world's largest springs, Wakulla Springs State Park is a step back in time with a historic waterfront lodge.