Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park
A former roadside attraction at the source of the Homosassa River, this Florida State Park showcases native Florida wildlife.
Honeymoon Island State Park
An offshore getaway accessible by car, bike, or paddle, Honeymoon Island State Park offers white sand beaches along the Gulf of Mexico.
John R. Bonner Nature Park
Largo 0.6 milesA hidden gem surrounded by neighborhoods, John R. Bonner Nature Park offers excellent birding opportunities along short loop trails and a scenic boardwalk.
Kapok Park
Clearwater 1.1 milesA wetlands park at the western end of the Ream Wilson Trail, Kapok Park replaced an aging trailer park with a stunning restoration of a portion of Alligator Creek.
Kissimmee Prairie Preserve State Park
Enjoy Florida's own big sky at the only state park in Florida where starry skies fill the horizon and an extensive network of trails - including the Florida Trail - provides access for exploration.
Lake Apopka North Shore
Apopka to Ferndale 17.0 milesAcross two counties and along the entire north rim of Florida's fourth-largest lake, this 20,000 acre conservation area is a sweep of wildlife-rich marshes.
Lake Jackson Tower Trail
Kenansville 1.0 milesA short but scenic hike, the ramble to the Lake Jackson Tower at Prairie Lakes pays off with panoramic views from atop a three-story tower.
Lake Okeechobee Scenic Trail
Lake Okeechobee 109 milesAn overlay on the Florida Trail around Lake Okeechobee, the Lake Okeechobee Scenic Trail provides a mostly paved cycling and walking route around the second largest lake entirely within the borders of the United States.
Lake Woodruff National Wildlife Refuge
Six miles of trails meander through wide open spaces preserved for wintering waterfowl at 21,500-acre Lake Woodruff NWR along the St. Johns River.
Lyonia Preserve
Deltona 2.1 milesFlorida's best place to see a Florida scrub-jay up close is Lyonia Preserve, with 2.1 miles of loops through the highest ground in Volusia County.
Maritime Hammock Sanctuary
Melbourne Beach 3.5 milesProtecting a strip of waterfront and maritime hammock along the Indian River Lagoon, Maritime Hammock Sanctuary showcases a parade of coastal habitats along its trails.
Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge
With recreational activities ranging from hiking to biking, boating, fishing, and bioluminscent kayaking, Florida's top destination for birding is also home to Kennedy Space Center.