Hike Bike Paddle Camp Florida with authors Sandra Friend and John Keatley as your guides
Flowing from Lake Okeechobee to the Atlantic Ocean near Stuart, the St. Lucie River is further strengthened by its North Fork in St. Lucie County and its South Fork in Martin County.
Protecting what remains of the forested Atlantic Ridge between the Indian River and the St. Lucie River, this secluded state park is hidden behind subdivisions in Stuart.
An easy trail through pine flatwoods and mangrove marsh leads to an overlook at the confluence of waterways.
Launch into a tributary of the North Fork of the St. Lucie River from state park land along US 1 in Port St. Lucie.
Beyond its prominent ballfields, Halpatiokee Regional Park hides a rich network of hiking, off-road biking, and paddling trails along the South Fork of the St. Lucie River
Tunnel through mangroves after pausing to watch birds in a freshwater wetland in this habitat-rich preserve along the St. Lucie River.
A network of nature trails circles natural habitats along North Fork of the St. Lucie River, radiating from an environmental center with family appeal.
With natural lands along its barrier islands and rivers, Port St. Lucie and surrounding St. Lucie County has many hikes to showcase its preserves.
Along one of the Treasure Coast’s most scenic waterways, the South Fork Nature Trail shows off the best side of the South Fork of the St. Lucie River
At Spruce Bluff Natural Area, trails lead to the site of a pioneer settlement and the largest Ais mound in South Florida amid scrub and wetlands in Port St. Lucie.
Off Port Salerno, St. Lucie Inlet Preserve State Park is one of those rare state parks you can only reach by boat.
Stuart is the southern anchor of the Treasure Coast, surrounded by natural lands and refuges with ample opportunities for outdoor recreation.
