While the changing of seasons from summer to fall might cause you to daydream about green leaves turning to carmine and orange, Floridians are treated to a different kind of color transformation: ...

At Florida's state parks, we are grateful for the efforts of the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) who, from 1933 to 1942, built facilities at eight parks that became the foundation of our network of ...

Ride the official Shell Island Ferry to Shell Island for hours of fun. Shell Island can only be accessed by boat. This ferry is the easiest, safest, quickest way to the island. See more information ...

Glamping is glamorous camping. It’s a relaxing way to experience the outdoors in luxury. Your first camping trip can be intimidating. You might be unsure of what to bring or even if you’ll like it.

Steepheads are deep ravines that occur in upland sandhill or clayhill habitats. A steephead itself is like a giant living organism or ecosystem. At the head of steephead ravines are springs or ...

DEP has partnered with Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission to stabilize the banks of the spring head and spring run at Blue Spring State Park. From April 1 to Nov. 15, 2024, in-water ...

Glamping now available at St. Andrews State Park. Unplug, relax and reconnect with nature in an eco-tent. Each one has a water view. Modern luxuries include electricity, a queen bed, a twin-sized cot ...

Imagine drifting along the coffee-colored waters of the Suwannee River. Trees clinging to the steep limestone cliffs arc out over the water, and the calls of mockingbirds and red-shouldered hawks echo ...

Meet at the Nature Center on Sundays and Mondays for a guided exploration of MacArthur Beach State Park! Join a volunteer or ranger for a walk along the boardwalk, through the forest and to the beach.

Learn about Florida’s history through the artifacts and objects found at our state parks. Research shows that the Mayaca people lived in what would become Central Florida for more than 12,000 years ...