Paynes Creek Historic Trail
Bowling Green 1.9 milesLinking the Peace River Trail and the Flatwoods Trail, a 1.9 mile hike on the Historic Trail provides interpretation of physical sites linked to the Seminole Wars.
Paynes Creek Peace River Trail
Bowling Green 1.1 milesDiscover a scenic shoreline along the Peace River where Paynes Creek empties into the winding, narrow river's tannic flow along this 1.1 mile loop.
Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park
Protecting a massive natural basin of prairie between Micanopy and Gainesville, Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park combines panoramic views with wildlife watching along its trails.
Pennekamp Grove Trail
Key Largo 0.5 milesIf you've ever wondered where Key limes came from, take a walk on the 0.5-mile Grove Trail at John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park to see of one of the historic groves of Key Largo.
Pennekamp Mangrove Boardwalk
Key Largo 0.8 milesAt John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park, the Mangrove Trail is an accessible boardwalk that gets you right into the heart of a mangrove tunnel along a tidal creek
Pennekamp Wild Tamarind Trail
Key Largo 0.3 milesTunneling into the deep shade of the Key Largo Hammock, the Wild Tamarind Trail provides a close-up look at a not-so-common forest.
Perdido Key State Park
With sand as white as fresh fallen snow, Perdido Key State Park offers Florida's westernmost public beach.
Perdido Key State Park North Trail
Perdido Key 1.8 milesFlorida's westernmost nature hike, the little-known 1.8-mile North Trail is a leisurely stroll through the dunes on the Intracoastal side of this popular beach park.
Permits and Passes
How to obtain passes and permits for Florida's public lands, including state parks, state forests, national parks, and Eglin Air Force Base.
Phils Lake Trail
Crystal River 1.8 milesPart of the Great Florida Birding Trail, this 1.8 mile loop around a rewilded dolomite mine offers surprising panoramas across the surrounding coastal landscape.
Picture of Beauty
I spent a weekend seeking out Florida’s most uncommon and unusual flora - pitcher plants - in their stronghold of the Western Panhandle. Here's what I found.
Pitcher plants at Tarkiln Bayou
At Tarkiln Bayou State Park, the showy blooms of pitcher plants are on parade each spring. The boggy Perdido Pitcher Plant Prairie is ground zero for these beauties.