Marianna
Best known for Florida Caverns State Park, Marianna is one of the larger communities in Florida's Central Panhandle, with a variety of recreational opportunities.
Mayo
The county seat of rural Lafayette County, Mayo is centrally located for explorations along the Suwannee River and its many springs
Melbourne
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.
Merritt Island
Best known as the home of Kennedy Space Center, Merritt Island spans most of the length of Brevard County.
Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge
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.
Miami
One of Florida's busiest metropolitan areas, Miami is the gateway to three national parks and gardens galore.
Micanopy
Established near the south rim of the great Alachua Savanna in 1821, Micanopy is edged by an arc of marshy prairies, with Paynes Prairie the largest and most well-known
Milton
Known as Florida’s Canoe Capital thanks to the Blackwater River and its tributaries, Milton provides access to fabulous hiking and biking trails as well.
Monticello
The county seat of Jefferson County, Monticello is a gateway to the wildest corner of the Big Bend.
Moore Haven
When hikers follow the Florida Trail around Lake Okeechobee, they walk right into historic Moore Haven to cross the broad Caloosahatchee River.
Mount Dora
Named for the hill that it spills down to the edge of Lake Dora, Mount Dora has a walkable historic district and many nearby parks and trails.
Naples
Naples is the western gateway to the wilds of South Florida, a tropical getaway on the Gulf