Palatlakaha River Park
Clermont 3.2 milesPicturesque waters flow between two lakes on a narrow river, immersing visitors who paddle within a corridor of cypress swamp abounding with wildlife.
Pasture Reserve
Clermont 3.0 milesAmid scattered ranches along the eastern edge of Green Swamp, Pasture Reserve offers miles of multi-use trails crossing a medley of uplands and wetlands.
PEAR Environmental Park
Leesburg 3.0 milesDiscover a deeply shaded walk on a nature trail that follows the trickle that is now the Palatlakaha River flowing towards Lake Harris.
Primrose, the delivery wagon
One of the best parts of owning a VW camper van is how versatile it can be. When Primrose isn't home, we make use of her as our delivery vehicle for various projects.
Reedy Creek Swamp
Kissimmee 5.3 milesAt the Osceola District Schools Environmental Study Center, trails along Reedy Creek Swamp showcase the beauty of the ancient cypress and floodplain forest.
Scrub Point Preserve
Clermont 1.8 milesA hidden preserve tucked behind neighborhoods along Johns Lake in Clermont provides options for hiking, picnicking, and paddling.
The new 50 Hikes in Central Florida
We launched a new full-color edition of 50 Hikes in Central Florida at the National Trails Festival in Deland the first weekend of October. Take a peek inside.
Tibet-Butler Preserve
Windermere 3.6 milesA wildlife haven within earshot of Walt Disney World, Tibet-Butler Preserve provides 3.6 miles of well-kept and gentle hiking trails for family fun.
Van Fleet Trail
Lakeland 29.2 milesCruise up a wooded corridor through the Green Swamp along 29.2 miles of paved trail on an old rail corridor optimized for a long ride through the heart of rural Central Florida
Walt Disney World
Millions of visitors come to Florida each year to visit Walt Disney World. Here are our picks of the best day hikes within an easy drive of Walt Disney World.