Werner-Boyce Salt Springs State Park
New Port Richey 4.1 milesHome to one of Florida's deepest springs, at 320 feet deep, Werner-Boyce Salt Springs State Park protects crucial coastal estuaries along the Gulf Coast.
Werner-Boyce Salt Springs Trail
New Port Richey 1.6 milesConnecting a cluster of geologic wonders, the 1.6 mile Springs Trail offers outstanding coastal scenery a world away from nearby US 19 in New Port Richey.
Werner-Boyce Scenic Trail
New Port Richey 0.6 milesA short walk long on beauty, the original loop within Werner-Boyce Salt Springs State Park grazes the edge of the floodplain of Double Hammock Creek.
Where to find multi-day backpacking loops
Where are Florida's best backpacking loop hikes for 3 or more days on the trail? Here are the top suggestions and their pros and cons.
Wild horses on Paynes Prairie
That magical moment when you climb to the top of the observation tower on the rim of Paynes Prairie and see the wild horses on the prairie for the first time: priceless.
Windley Key Fossil Reef Geological State Park
Islamorada 1.3 milesSee coral fossils up close in a tropical forest at Windley Key Fossil Reef Geological State Park to learn the natural history of how the Florida Keys were formed.
Windley Key Hammock Trail
Islamorada 0.6 milesLearn about the trees of the Florida Keys with a walk on the 0.6-mile Hammock Trail, a deeply shaded ramble in a tropical forest at Windley Key Fossil Reef Geological State Park.
Wingate Creek State Park
Bradenton 4.2 milesNamed after a blackwater stream at the headwaters of the Myakka River, Wingate Creek State Park showcases natural scrub communities home to the rare and endangered Florida scrub-jay.
Withlacoochee State Trail
Central Florida 44.1 milesTracing 44 miles of railroad history down forested corridors, past big lakes and city parks, and through quaint communities, the Withlacoochee State Trail is one sweet ride
Ybor City Museum State Park
In the heart of old Ybor City, Ybor City Museum State Park presents the story of this tight-knit community of cigar workers and their families by immersing you into the past.
Yellow Bluff Fort Historic State Park
Site of a Civil War encampment, this strategic defensive position along the St. Johns River has been reclaimed by a canopy of ancient oaks.
Yellow River Marsh Preserve State Park
Milton 0.5 milesEast of Pensacola, Yellow River Marsh Preserve State Park is a sweeping panorama of wet prairies, home to the largest concentration of pitcher plants in Florida.