Paddling the Thousand Islands
One of the hidden natural treasures of Cocoa Beach, the Thousand Islands provide a fun paddle through a maze of mangroves on a marked trail through a conservation area.
Paddling Turkey Creek
A chance meeting of old friends leads to my first paddling trip down Turkey Creek and the opportunity to connect with our local paddling club, the Space Coast Paddlers, by talking about our most recent guidebook.
Patterson Botanical Garden
Melbourne 1.0 milesFronting the campus of Florida Tech in Melbourne, the Joy and Gordon Patterson Botanical Garden is a lush oasis of tropical plantings in an urban setting.
Pelican Island Centennial Trail
Sebastian 0.8 milesDesigned the first Federal Bird Reserve in 1903, Pelican Island National Wildlife Refuge celebrated its century mark by creating this short, scenic, accessible trail for birding.
River Lakes Conservation Area
Melbourne 7.2 milesBounding the eastern side of Brevard County between Lake Poinsett and Lake Washington, River Lakes Conservation Area protects the St. Johns River floodplain.
Sea Turtle Walks in Florida
Watching a sea turtle come ashore to lay its eggs is an incredible experience. Here are some of the places where you can join sea turtle walks in Florida.
Sebastian Inlet State Park
One of few places where the Indian River Lagoon mingles with the Atlantic Ocean, Sebastian Inlet is the central feature of a state park protecting the tips of both barrier islands.
St. Sebastian Catface Loop
Sebastian 5.6 milesTraverse an expanse of prairies and scrub between a creekside hammock and palm hammocks atop tall bluffs on the St. Sebastian River.
St. Sebastian River Preserve State Park
Fellsmere 40.0 milesCut in two by Interstate 95 south of Melbourne, St. Sebastian River Preserve State Park spans 35 square miles across two counties, protecting a mosaic of habitats for wildlife, particularly the Florida scrub-jay.
Trans-Florida Central Railroad Trail
Fellsmere 8.2 milesIf you've seen the prominent Trans-Florida Central Railroad Trail over Interstate 95 at Fellsmere, you've probably wondered about it. Here's what we found when we stopped for a ride.
Triple N Ranch
Holopaw 7.1 milesOne of the most rugged trails in Central Florida, the 7.1 mile Blue Loop at Triple N Ranch traverses open pine flatwoods and deeply shaded hardwood hammocks.
Turkey Creek Sanctuary
Palm Bay 1.6 milesProtecting more than 117 acres along Turkey Creek in Palm Bay, Turkey Creek Sanctuary has both boardwalks and footpaths to explore natural habitats along the creek basin.