Florida Hikes

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

Sand beach along pine forest

Big Bend Scenic Byway

Looping more than 250 miles between Tallahassee and Apalachicola, the Big Bend Scenic Byway showcases the region’s wild places with access to outstanding outdoor recreation.

St. Marks NWR Deep Creek Trail

Newport   12.0 miles

Savor coastal pine flatwoods and outstanding scenic panoramas of the Big Bend from a remote corner of St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge on this 12 mile circuit.

Summer in the Savannas

Summer is prime time for delicate orchids and carnivorous plants among the bogs of the Apalachicola National Forest, especially along the Apalachee Savannas Scenic Byway.

Tallahassee Museum

In a setting of natural beauty along Lake Bradford, the Tallahassee Museum is a largely outdoors educational center highlighting the natural and cultural history of the region.

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.