Pondhawk Natural Area
Boca Raton 2.5 milesA 79-acre expanse of pine flatwoods and scrub near the Spanish River in Boca Raton, Pondhawk Natural Area spans the Atlantic Coastal Ridge.
Sailing Fort Lauderdale
For a relaxing cruise along Fort Lauderdale Beach and a chance to snorkel offshore, take a trip on the Spirit of Lauderdale to gawk at Millionaire's Row and sail on the Atlantic
Secret Woods Nature Center
Fort Lauderdale 1.5 milesDesignated the first “urban wilderness area” in Florida in 1978, Secret Woods protects a 56-acre floodplain of cypress strand and mangroves with uplands of tropical hammock.
Snake Warriors Island Natural Area
Hollywood 0.5 milesWalk a gentle accessible half-mile loop while learning about the oldest documented settlement in the eastern Everglades at Snake Warrior's Island in Miramar.
Tall Cypress Natural Area
Coral Springs 0.6 milesHover above an outstanding gradient of lush habitats on a gentle half mile boardwalk in a 66-acre wild corner of Coral Springs.
The Barefoot Mailman
Hiking barefoot in Florida isn't new. Back in the 1880s, it was part of your job description if you delivered mail between Palm Beach and Miami. Learn more at the Hillsboro Lighthouse in Pompano Beach.
Tradewinds Park
Coconut Creek 2.6 milesOne of the largest parks near Fort Lauderdale, Tradewinds Park provides a surprising variety of activities, from farm animals and butterflies to miles of trails.
Tree Tops Park
Davie 1.3 milesExplore an ancient Everglades island where you can climb into the canopy of ancient live oaks to browse among the bromeliads or wander wetlands boardwalks on a 1.3 mile loop.
West Lake Park
Hollywood 6.0 milesExplore both the wild and mild sides of an urban mangrove jungle at West Lake Park by hiking, biking, or paddling this outstanding Florida Water.
Woodmont Natural Area
Fort Lauderdale 0.4 milesA designated urban wilderness area, Woodmont Natural Area in Tamarac is one of the rare islands of nature left in western Broward County.