Fellow hikers invariably laughed when I told them I was going to tackle the Florida Trail early this year. Some friends had vowed never to make the 1,100-mile trek, which is infamous for long walks on ...

This wildlife-packed nature preserve in Central Florida boasts 8,500 acres full of hiking trails, campsites, and a river for fun on the water.

The crown jewels of Florida's multi-billion-dollar tourism empire - Disney World, Universal Studios, Sea World and more than 70 other theme parks - annually attract millions of visitors to the ...

Stretching the length of the state from the Gulf Islands National Seashore in the northwest to Big Cypress National Preserve in the south, the Florida National Scenic Trail offers more than a thousand ...

The town is near a chain of lakes, providing options for fishing, boating, or paddling, and there are plenty of land to explore with your hiking shoes, too.

South Florida may be nestled on one of the most coveted coastlines in the world, but is also rich with swampy wilderness that is home to exotic wildlife and amazing plants. Pack your gear and discover ...

Trail going through woods lined with palm trees on Kolokee Trail in Little Big Econ State Forest - Brandy Jo Hastings / Static Media When I decided to take a break from my go-to trails near my central ...