Florida Hikes

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

Florida Cities, Towns, and Major Parks

Communities, cities, and larger parks throughout Florida, useful as a starting point for your research into where to go outdoors and play.

Destin

An oceanfront community in Okaloosa County, Destin has a string of natural lands along the Gulf of Mexico and Choctawhatchee Bay.

Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge

Preserving more than half of Sanibel Island for the sake of its bird life, Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge is one of the top places in the United States to view rare bird species.

Dowling Park

Home of Advent Christian Village and a quiet base camp for outdoor adventures along the Suwannee River, Dowling Park is along the Suwannee River Wilderness Trail

Dry Tortugas National Park

Florida Keys   1.3 miles

Our friend Bob "TruckrBob" Finley shares his experience with planning, and reaching, the toughest park to visit in Florida: Dry Tortugas National Park, 70 miles offshore from Key West.

Dunnellon

At the confluence of the Rainbow River and the Withlacoochee River, Dunnellon is an outpost for adventures in the woods and on the water.

Eglin Air Force Base

Florida's largest military base is also a major destination for outdoor recreation, thanks to well-managed habitats across a former national forest.

Englewood

Englewood is a waterfront village straddling Sarasota and Charlotte Counties, its historic core on Dearborn Street near the shores of Lemon Bay

Estero

Halfway between Fort Myers and Naples, Estero grew up around the Estero River, which flows into Estero Bay.

Everglades City

A launch point for adventures into the Ten Thousand Islands and the Big Cypress Swamp, Everglades City began as a trading post and sportsmen's getaway

Everglades National Park

In 1.5 million acres across South Florida, Everglades National Park has outdoor experiences from accessible boardwalks and paved trails to rugged adventures in harsh wilderness.

Fernandina Beach

At Florida's northeasternmost corner, Fernandina Beach is one of Florida's oldest cities, with a walkable downtown at the north end of Amelia Island, extensive beaches, and coastal habitats to roam.

Fisheating Creek

Beloved of paddlers and largely protected by Fisheating Creek WMA, South Florida's wildest waterway rises south of Lake Placid and flows towards Lake Okeechobee.