Crystal River Archaeological State Park
A treasure trove of landforms and artifacts, this pre-Columbian complex of temple and burial mounds provides insight into Florida's ancient civilizations.

Parks and trails in Florida that feature observation decks for enjoying scenic views and watching wildlife.

A treasure trove of landforms and artifacts, this pre-Columbian complex of temple and burial mounds provides insight into Florida's ancient civilizations.

Spanning the northeast corner of Cypress Creek Natural Area, marked trails lead to an observation tower and beautifully restored wetland habitats on this 1.9 mile hike.

Restored upland pine forests, cypress swamps, and prairie ponds are on display along a network of trails featuring an observation tower and fishing pier.

Miles of interconnected trails provide spectacular scenery among wild South Florida pine flatwoods and cypress swamps sluggishly draining towards the Loxahatchee River.

Discover the natural beauty of a mosaic of habitats nourished by a freshwater spring near the Indian River Lagoon at what was once the town of Indrio.

An easy trail through pine flatwoods and mangrove marsh leads to an overlook at the confluence of waterways.

For a tiny patch of land in the midst of bustling Jupiter, Delaware Scrub surprises with the amount of habitat diversity in such a small space.

A tiny urban preserve protecting a beautiful oak hammock in the city of Delray Beach combines a sidewalk and a blazed footpath for a scenic 0.8 mile hike.

The Devils Millhopper Nature Trail circles the lip of an enormous sinkhole before plunging down into it on a series of staircases and landings with views of natural waterfalls.

One of the lesser-known trails at Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge is at the Bailey Tract, off Tarpon Bay Road. Loop around impoundments with great birding.

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.

A pretty patch of tropical hammock hides amid the bustle of suburbia in Parkland in Broward County on the half-mile loop through Doris Davis Foreman Wilderness Preserve.
