Flamingo Gardens
A nonprofit botanical garden with its roots in a citrus grove, Flamingo Gardens began with tropical trees planted in 1928, now giants among the thematic gardens across 60 acres of Davie.
Floating in Florida
Drifting across placid waters, find your bliss with the perfect adventure on Florida's hidden waters, with Lucy Tobias your guide.
Florida Trail, Big Cypress North
Big Cypress National Preserve 11.9 miles11.9 miles. The northern portion of the Florida Trail in Big Cypress is very different from the southern part, more elevated and shady with several outstanding backcountry campsites.
Florida Trail, Seminole
Big Cypress Seminole Reservation to Clewiston 56.2 milesStretching 56.2 miles from the Big Cypress Seminole Reservation to Lake Okeechobee, the Seminole section crosses a vast agricultural region, with hiking on roads and levees.
Florida Trail, South Florida
Heading north through Big Cypress, the Florida Trail immerses hikers through one of the last wild spaces of the region, then connects to Okeechobee via dikes.
Florida’s Best Urban Parks
When you live in a tightly packed space, you need somewhere green as your go-to place nearby. These are our top picks for parks in Florida's urban areas, chosen for their diversity of outdoor activities and/or their unique green spaces.
Helene Klein Pineland Preserve
Coconut Creek 0.5 milesIn just 13 acres, Helene Klein Pineland Preserve packs in a nice walk through a variety of habitats within an urban forest along busy Hillsboro Blvd.
Hugh Taylor Birch State Park
Fort Lauderdale 2.8 milesAmid a tropical forest near the Atlantic Ocean, Hugh Taylor Birch State Park is the former estate of Chicago attorney Hugh Taylor Birch, stretching to the Intracoastal Waterway.
Kristin Jacobs Natural Area
Coconut Creek 1.8 milesDiscover an oasis of natural habitats in the heart of suburbia within the 57 acre Hillsborough Pineland on 1.8 miles of largely accessible trails in Coconut Creek.
Markham Park
Fort Lauderdale 3.9 milesAlong the eastern edge of the Everglades in Sunrise, Markham Park has an impressive variety of outdoor recreation opportunities, trail connectivity, and a full-service campground for overnight stays.
Mirimar Pineland Park
Fort Lauderdale 0.8 milesAn inviting trail along an accessible sidewalk makes for an easy stroll through pine flatwoods at Mirimar Pineland, passing benches, interpretive signs, and an overlook along the way.
Pine Island Ridge Natural Area
Davie 2.0 milesOnce part of a chain of islands in the Everglades, Pine Island Ridge is the highest natural elevation in Broward County, a home to indigenous cultures for over 5,000 years.