Florida’s Venomous Snakes
Florida has six species of venomous snakes. Here is what they look like, and how to identify them when you are outdoors and encounter them in the woods.
Gatorland
Gatorland is not just a historic Florida attraction but an immersion into what this part of Central Florida used to be, a cypress swamp full of critters.
Gulf State Park
milesStretching west from the tip of Perdido Key, Gulf State Park encompasses more than 6,000 acres of natural habitats on barrier islands between Orange Beach and Gulf Shores, Alabama.
Hiking During Hunting Seasons
Florida's hiking season is also the prime season for hunting in Florida. Be aware of where you're hiking - many public lands permit hunting - for your personal safety.
Hiking in Florida
New to Florida? Florida is different. If you don't know much about our outdoors, start here to learn what's unique about hiking, backpacking, and camping in Florida.
Hiking Safely With Your Dog
While hiking with your dog can be very satisfying, Florida hiking has its own special perils for your best buddy. Here's a heads-up on what to look for and where it's best to take a hike.
Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park
A former roadside attraction at the source of the Homosassa River, this Florida State Park showcases native Florida wildlife.
Indian Key: An Unusual Ghost Town
John takes a trip back in time with Florida Keys historian Brad Bertelli to discover the layers of history found on Indian Key, once the county seat of Dade County
It’s Raining in the Ocala National Forest
The prediction of stormy weather never deters an eager backpacker, since getting drenched is going to happen sometime. Author Rob Rogers shares his adventure.
Launching Into Paddleboarding
After a lifetime of water sports on and around the Indian River Lagoon, John takes to paddleboarding to try something new and to connect with an old friend.
New to Hiking?
New to hiking? Ease yourself into the outdoors step-by-step with this primer on how to get comfortable with getting outside to enjoy Florida's natural beauty.
Paddling the Bartram Trail in Welaka
milesLearning how botanists William and John Bartram traveled along the St. Johns River in the 1700s, I followed an experienced river guide for a look at part of the Bartram National Recreation Trail from the water on our Bartram Adventure Tour in Palatka.