Oak Hammock Trail
The wildlife-rich interpretive Oak Hammock Trail at Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge provides an easy introduction to the hammocks of the island.
Orlando Wetlands
Christmas 5.0 milesFor a hike filled with the flutter and squawk of birds, Orlando Wetlands is one of the best birding spots in the state. This 5-mile loop follows our favorite route.
Palm Hammock Trail
On this 1.5 mile hike, the Palm Hammock Trail burrows into a lush forest of mature saw palmettos under a dense canopy of live oaks and palm hammock.
Parrish Park
Catch a stellar sunset across the shimmering Indian River Lagoon with a westward view from Parrish Park.
Pine Island Conservation Area
Merritt Island 10.3 milesWildlife and an outstanding array of birds compete for attention with waterfront views and rocket launches at one of the closest public lands to Cape Canaveral's launch pads.
Playalinda Beach
At the south end of Canaveral National Seashore, Playalinda Beach is a popular destination for beachgoers along the Space Coast thanks to its natural beaches and views of Kennedy Space Center.
Ready for Launch
Living on Florida’s Space Coast, you’re either wowed by rocket launches or take them as a matter of course. Here's where to see a launch and why it matters to us.
Reflections on the National Park Centennial
Reflections on our National Parks during the Centennial celebration this week, with a wander through Canaveral National Seashore in both New Smyrna Beach and Titusville
Riding the C2C from Mims to Maytown
One of the newest sections of the Coast to Coast Trail (C2C), the 7.5-mile segment between new trailheads at Aurantia and Maytown is one of the most rural segments of paved bike path in the region, with no road crossings.
Salt Lake Hiking Trail
Mims 4.1 milesCircling the central pine flatwoods of the uplands between the lakes of Salt Lake WMA, the 4.1-mile Salt Lake Hiking Trail is a great birding destination.
Salt Lake WMA
Mims milesSpanning nearly 8,000 acres between Salt Lake, Lake Loughman, and South Lake, Salt Lake WMA is a popular birding and fishing destination with many miles of trails.
Sams House at Pine Island
Merritt Island 2.8 milesA delightful immersion into the natural side of Merritt Island, the trails at Sams House at Pine Island range from mild to wild as they delve into habitats along the Indian River Lagoon.