Hike Bike Paddle Camp Florida with authors Sandra Friend and John Keatley as your guides

Palm Beach

Established as a Gilded Age playground by the sea thanks to Henry Flagler, Palm Beach has enjoyed a certain measure of exclusivity for the past century. However, this tropical enclave offers some pleasant niches where you can immerse yourself in nature.

Port St. Lucie

With natural lands along its barrier islands and rivers, Port St. Lucie and surrounding St. Lucie County has many hikes to showcase its preserves

Seabranch Preserve State Park

Hobe Sound      ( 27.130532,-80.169543 )      

Find a wonderland of white sand and small shrubs at Seabranch Preserve State Park, which protects a sand pine scrub and more along the Atlantic Coastal Ridge

Sebastian

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.

St. Augustine

Recreation around St. Augustine, Florida’s oldest city, concentrates on coastal habitats, both on the barrier islands and the estuaries that stretch many miles inland.

Stokes Landing Conservation Area

St. Augustine      ( 29.999881, -81.360972 )      2.7 miles

Stokes Landing provides an outdoor classroom for local schools and panoramic views of the salt marshes along the Tolomato River north of St. Augustine

Stuart

Stuart is the southern anchor of the Treasure Coast, surrounded by natural lands and refuges with ample opportunities for outdoor recreation

Titusville

Between the St. Johns River and the Indian River Lagoon, Titusville is a gateway to nature, trails, and space

Vero Beach

With deep roots and tropical habitats along the Indian River Lagoon, Vero Beach is home to the nation’s oldest National Wildlife Refuge.

Wadsworth Park

Flagler Beach      ( 29.480050, -81.142867 )      0.2 miles

Along a cove on a tidal creek that flows out to the Intracoastal Waterway, Wadsworth Park near Flagler Beach provides a gentle introduction to the marshes.

Washington Oaks Gardens State Park

Palm Coast      ( 29.634763,-81.204332 )      

Notable for its historic landscaped gardens under a canopy of ancient live oaks, Washington Oaks Gardens State Park is also the home of one of Florida’s rare rocky shorelines

West Lake Park

Hollywood      ( 26.030841, -80.129812 )      6.0 miles

Explore both the wild and mild sides of an urban mangrove jungle at West Lake Park by hiking, biking, or paddling this outstanding Florida Water