Florida
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Homosassa, Florida
Photograph Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park
1.1 mi / 0 ft gainHomosassa Spring State parks showcases native Florida wildlife including the manatees which can be seen from an underwater observatory in the main spring. Other animals you will see will include black bears, panthers, bobcats, flamingos, alligators, American crocodiles, river otters and many diff...Read more -
Ochopee, Florida
Paddle The Everglades' Wilderness Waterway
The Wilderness Waterway in the Everglades National Park can be navigated either by kayak or canoe. This is an endurance voyage that typically takes upwards of 10 days if you are solo-canoeing. The voyage can take significantly less time if using a kayak or a multi-person powered canoe. This route...Read more -
Naples, Florida
Kayak Camp on Panther Key
To reach Panther Key, kayaking and navigation of the tides and mangrove islands is a necessity. The Everglades National Park ranger station in Everglades City is the closest put-in point for kayaks, and from there its a 12 mile paddle to Panther Key.This is a great adventure on which to visit mul...Read more -
Lake Wales, Florida
Hike the Gobbler Ridge Trail
2.8 miI'm not sure why this trail is called Gobbler Ridge. I do understand the Gobbler part as there are wild turkeys in the park. However, I don't think there is a ridge in all of Florida! Anyway, this is a nice trail about 2.8 miles long marked with green blazes. The trailhead is from the south end o...Read more -
Saint Augustine Beach, Florida
Bike the Beaches of Saint Augustine
5 mi / 50 ft gainPark at one of the many beach parking lots to the north of downtown St Augustine. A great place to start is the parking lot at the corner of 1st Lane and the A1A.Head toward the edge of the water, where the beach is compact and flat. Especially when the tide is out, there is plenty of packed sand...Read more -
Christmas, Florida
Paddle the St. Johns River from East Orlando
1.0Paddling along the St. Johns River is the perfect relaxing escape that lets you see the real Florida. Bring your Kayak, Canoe, or SUP to explore one of the few rivers worldwide that flows North. Just 45 minutes from Downtown Orlando, this adventure is great for someone who either wants to see th...Read more -
5271 Florida 19, Florida
Kayak Silver Glen Springs
4.0Silver Glen Springs is a popular recreational area that has many activities for the entire family. Located in Ocala National Forrest this park sits on a spring leading out to Lake George. You are able rent Kayaks on site and are able to rent them for as long as you would like. There is also a des...Read more -
Palmetto Bay, Florida
Watch the Sunrise at the Deering Estate People's Dock
The Deering Estate is a magnificent and historic property with a home built in 1900. To see the house and check out its immediate property, you will need to pay to enter the gates. However, just 50 yards south of the entry to the Estate is a small service road that leads down to the "People's D...Read more -
Silver Springs, Florida
Paddle Silver Springs State Park
5.0Silver Springs State Park is rich with history dating back to the 1500’s when it was first settled by the Timucua Indians. This area has also been explored by the Spanish and was once a settlement of the Seminole Indians. Native American relics can be seen at the museum located in the park or wh...Read more -
Lake Wales, Florida
Hike the Buster Island Loop
6.7 miThe Buster Island Loop hike is the longest hike in the park at 6.7 miles. It is completely flat and easy hike that goes through a varied landscape. The trail starts from the north side of the parking lot (only one parking area). Follow the blue connector trail a short way to a road. Here you will...Read more -
Vero Beach, Florida
Kayak Round Island
5.0Florida receives plenty of attention from tourists, but rarely is it for its outdoor recreation. However, the intercoastal waterways that run up and down much of the state are fantastic places to grab a kayak and hit the water on a sunny afternoon (they get a lot of those). Round Island Beach Par...Read more -
700-898 South Orlando Avenue, Florida
Paddle Board to Dog Island
Starting at Fort Maitland Park, free entrance and parking, unload your water transport unto the designated area. Be mindful of other people as this is a popular spot to unload big boats as well as small crafts. In general, it is easy to get out of the bay made by the lake on this particular spot,...Read more -
Oakland Park, Florida
Frisbee Golf at Easterlin Park
2.0Easterlin Park's 18-hole disk golf is the perfect balance of challenge and fun for all skill levels. And it is FREE. The course is one of the first to open in South Florida but every hole is very well marked. You can find a pdf of the course map and scorecard here. Expect lots of beautiful cypres...Read more -
Venus, Florida
Hike the Florida Scrub Nature Trail at Archbold Research Station
2 miThe Archbold Research station has plenty to see as they have a visitor center with exhibits, but the main attraction for me is the great nature trail that takes you through a very unique habitat called Florida Scrub. In this habitat you find a diverse amount of wildlife that is only found in thes...Read more -
Belleair, Florida
Bike the Clearwater Causeways
15.44 mi / 325 ft gainWe started near the Bellair Golf Course and went south. When you go along the golf course, watch for pikas, coyotes, and fox. It is a good idea to head South first, so that the winds propel you forward in the second half of your ride. We went down Indian Rocks Road and rode by the ocean - the ne...Read more -
Tampa, Florida
Take a Stroll through Eureka Springs Park
0.3 miLocated just 10 miles from downtown Tampa right off I-4, this short trail runs through a 31-acre botanical garden. The park has a variety of exotic plans, ferns, flowers and plants as well as a 0.3 mile boardwalk through cypress, maple and oak trees. Run by Hillsborough County, there's a $2 fee...Read more
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Escape to the Sunshine
VISIT FLORIDA, serves as Florida's official source for travel planning. What can be discovered beyond Florida’s 825 miles of beaches? How about 320 freshwater springs, 175 state parks, infinite mangrove tunnels and hidden caverns. Let your adventure begin. Follow Your Sunshine.
