Hike Bike Paddle Camp Florida with authors Sandra Friend and John Keatley as your guides
Paddling, hiking, biking, and camping, along with public lands and communities, along the Indian River Lagoon. Florida’s longest lagoon, it stretches from Ponce Inlet to Jupiter and has several outlets.
Where Haulover Canal connects the Indian River Lagoon and Mosquito Lagoon in Merritt Island NWR, a manatee observation deck makes it easy to watch for manatees drifting by
On a 2.8-mile loop trail, Maritime Hammock Sanctuary showcases maritime, or coastal hammock, marshlands, and mangroves along the Indian River Lagoon
With natural lands and parks providing trails and launch points, Melbourne invites exploration along the Indian River Lagoon, the St. Johns River, and the Atlantic Ocean
Best known as the home of Kennedy Space Center, Merritt Island spans most of the length of Brevard County
With recreational activities ranging from hiking to biking, boating, fishing, and bioluminscent kayaking, Florida’s top destination for birding is also home to Kennedy Space Center
One of Florida’s oldest communities, historic New Smyrna Beach is home to Canaveral National Seashore and miles of waterways and trails
Lush tropical hammocks, great birding, and a dash of history along the Indian River Lagoon make Oslo Riverfront Conservation Area a diverse and interesting place to explore
Catch a stellar sunset across the shimmering Indian River Lagoon with a westward view from Parrish Park
In a hidden corner of Hobe Sound, Peck Lake Park lets you tunnel through coastal habitats along the Pioneer Passage to an observation point along the Indian River Lagoon.
With natural lands along its barrier islands and rivers, Port St. Lucie and surrounding St. Lucie County has many hikes to showcase its preserves
A delightful immersion into the natural side of Merritt Island, the trails at Sams House at Pine Island range from mild to wild as they draw you deeper into coastal habitats along the Indian River Lagoon
On the Indian River Lagoon, Sebastian is home to the nation’s first National Wildlife Refuge, Pelican Island, and an array of natural lands to paddle and wander.
