Our airboat zig zagged over eelgrasses and aquatic plants and past startled alligators on the Wacissa River, in the Big Bend region of Florida. Savannah clutched my ...

The park and nature center provide a quiet respite while surrounded by Old Florida, with mangroves lining the water, birds ...

Each year brings a new set of adventures, and 2024 was no exception to that. From kayaking more than 300 miles on the St. Johns River at the start of the year to running a 15-mile trail race near the ...

St. Lucie Inlet Preserve State Park is a Florida barrier island accessible only by water. To the north is the St. Lucie Inlet, the Indian River Lagoon to the west, the Atlantic Ocean to the east and ...

These peaceful Florida creekside parks offer shady trails, crystal-clear springs, quiet paddling routes, and relaxing June ...

This story is part of our weekly Hidden Gems feature series as the USA TODAY Network – Florida takes readers around the state to highlight some of our most interesting attractions. Round Island ...

Florida may attract millions of visitors a year with high-speed roller-coasters and white-sand beaches; but as a native Floridian I’d argue the best things to do in Florida are just beyond its shores.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. St. Lucie Inlet Preserve State Park is a Florida barrier island accessible only by water. To the north is the St. Lucie Inlet, the ...