Hike Bike Paddle Camp Florida with authors Sandra Friend and John Keatley as your guides
Outdoor activities along the Atlantic Ocean on the east coast of Florida
For a relaxing cruise along Fort Lauderdale Beach and a chance to snorkel offshore, take a trip on the Spirit of Lauderdale to gawk at Millionaire’s Row and sail on the Atlantic
Before you head out to the beach at John D. MacArthur Beach State Park, a quick stroll down the Satinleaf Trail will get you oriented to the tropical habitats that this park protects on Singer Island
On the Indian River Lagoon, Sebastian is home to the nation’s first National Wildlife Refuge, Pelican Island, and an array of natural lands to paddle and wander.
One of few places where the Indian River Lagoon mingles with the Atlantic Ocean, Sebastian Inlet is the central feature of Sebastian Inlet State Park, which protects the tips of both barrier islands
CURRENTLY CLOSED. Along the Silver Palm Trail at Bahia Honda State Park, you’ll meander through the largest grove of silver palms (Coccothrinax argentata) in the United States
At Smyrna Dunes Park, this 2.4-mile hike scenic coastal hike is largely along an accessible boardwalk, with side trips off to the sea and inlet via more rugged approaches.
Recreation around St. Augustine, Florida’s oldest city, concentrates on coastal habitats, both on the barrier islands and the estuaries that stretch many miles inland.
Stuart is the southern anchor of the Treasure Coast, surrounded by natural lands and refuges with ample opportunities for outdoor recreation.
Between the St. Johns River and the Indian River Lagoon, Titusville is a gateway to nature, trails, and space
With deep roots and tropical habitats along the Indian River Lagoon, Vero Beach is home to the nation’s oldest National Wildlife Refuge.
Notable for its historic landscaped gardens under a canopy of ancient live oaks, Washington Oaks Gardens State Park is also the home of one of Florida’s rare rocky shorelines
At the Atlantic end of White Street in Key West, a convergence of history, culture, and recreation happens on one of the quieter corners of this bustling island
