Jonathan Dickinson State Park
One of South Florida's best backpacking destinations, Jonathan Dickinson State Park encompasses a vast mosaic of ecosystems along the wild and scenic Loxahatchee River.
Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse Outstanding Natural Area
Jupiter 1.5 milesOne of only three federally designated ONAs in the United States, Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse Outstanding Natural Area combines a unique location with botanical beauty and history.
Little Talbot Island State Park
One of the closest wild beaches to Jacksonville, Little Talbot Island State Park provides a front-row seat to the tumultous flow of Fort George Inlet into the Atlantic Ocean.
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.
Overseas Heritage Trail, Lower Keys
Florida Keys 38.0 miles38.0 miles. Between Key West and Bahia Honda Key, this segment of the Florida Keys Overseas Heritage Trail crosses many historic railroad bridges along mangrove-lined shores.
Overseas Heritage Trail, Middle Keys
Florida Keys 43.6 miles43.6 miles. With the most island-hopping of the ride, the middle portion of the Florida Keys delights with its aquamarine waters and coconut palms, a very tropical vibe.
Overseas Heritage Trail, Upper Keys
Florida Keys 26.8 miles26.8 miles. Through the most heavily populated part of the Florida Keys, the trail quickly leaves water views behind for tropical forests between residential and commercial areas.
Peck Lake Park
Hobe Sound 1.0 milesIn a hidden corner of Hobe Sound, Peck Lake Park lets you tunnel through coastal habitats along the Pioneer Passage to an observation point along the Indian River Lagoon.
Pelican Island NWR
Sebastian milesThe birthplace of the National Wildlife Refuge system, Pelican Island National Wildlife Refuge protects more than 5,400 acres along and in the Indian River Lagoon off Sebastian.
Peters Point Park
Fernandina Beach 0.3 milesAt the south end of Fernandina Beach, a park with a small swath of Atlantic Ocean beachfront includes a trailhead for the East Coast Greenway.
Riding the East Coast Greenway to Stuart
Scouting a piece of the East Coast Greenway on the Treasure Coast, John's on-the-ground wayfinding stopped him short of his intended goal.
Savannas Preserve State Park
At Savannas Preserve State Park, a grand expanse of wet prairies and pine flatwoods extends across two counties to the west of the Indian River Lagoon.