A Paddle I Will Never Forget
Taking on a remote stretch of the Indian River Lagoon paralleling the wildest part of Canaveral National Seashore, our group of paddlers turns back until only two kayakers are left, fighting the wind to reach our goal.
Al Tuttle Trail
Malabar 2.4 milesA paved backbone to a string of public lands between Malabar and Palm Bay, the 2.4-mile Al Tuttle Trail provides access to nearly 13 miles of trails.
Archie Carr National Wildlife Refuge
Melbourne Beach milesStretching from Melbourne Beach to Sebastian, this refuge protects sea turtle nesting grounds along the Atlantic Ocean
Biking Indian River Drive
Nearly 15 miles of Indian River Drive (CR 515) parallels US 1 through Cocoa and Rockledge along the Indian River Lagoon, providing a scenic and safe road bike ride.
Biking Pine Island Conservation Area
Within sight of the massive Vehicle Assembly Building at Kennedy Space Center, this ride to the Indian River Lagoon offers some of the best birding you'll do by bike.
Biking Scottsmoor Flatwoods East
At Scottsmoor Flatwoods Sanctuary, the trails are open to hikers, cyclists, and equestrians. But as we learned, off-road biking here can be more than a little challenging.
Bioluminescence on the Indian River Lagoon
It's a summer thing, this shimmering glow of blue that rises from the shallows of Florida's largest lagoon. Learn why it happens and how to see it yourself.
Bioluminescent Paddling in Titusville
During the summer months, bioluminescence makes its appearance in the Indian River Lagoon and is especially strong along Merritt Island near Titusville. On my paddling trip, I saw the best glow I've ever seen.
Black Point Wildlife Drive
Winding along a narrow dirt road, Black Point Wildlife Drive offers from-your-car birding in the marshes and mud flats of Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge
Blueberries Ever After
It's blueberry season in Florida! April is the month when it's time to visit a commercial grower and start picking. We did just that at our local berry farm, Ever After Farms.
Brevard Coast to Coast Trail
Titusville 17.1 milesThe eastern terminus of the state-spanning Coast to Coast Trail is in the trail town of Titusville, where a ride on the Brevard Coast to Coast Trail provides cyclists the best ride in the county
Brevard Zoo Linear Park
Viera 2.6 milesAn engaging connector trail to Viera, Brevard Zoo Linear Park educates while providing a long boardwalk for exercise and birding.