New Smyrna Beach: The best little beach town
Travel and Leisure magazine calls New Smyrna Beach "Florida's most underrated seaside city”. We think it is “Florida’s best little beach town.”
View Article11 outstanding outdoor things to do in Amelia Island
With eight state parks, a national park, scads of history and top beaches, Amelia Island and Fernandina Beach make a great base to explore northeast Florida.
View ArticleRodman Campground, gateway to the Cross Florida Greenway
A prime campground on the north rim of Ocala National Forest, Rodman Campground is a well-groomed state park adjacent to the bass-filled Rodman Reservoir and gateway to the Cross-Florida Greenway.
View ArticleGold Head Branch State Park: Unsung treasure with cabins, camping
This northeast Florida state park is on the map but far enough away to be ignored. It’s also far enough away to provide a tranquil camping experience. It’s quiet here.
View ArticleThe Talbot Islands: Camp in Florida’s historic low country
Windswept beaches, pristine back country waterways, a mile-long fishing bridge, scenic campgrounds, and a lot of hands-on history.
View Article12 things to do in St. Augustine for nature & history lovers
With charm, history and the beauty of nearby natural areas, this special destination offers visitors a long list of adventures. St. Augustine's appeal starts with two key assets: The historic district...
View ArticleWhale watching in Florida: Winter thrill on northeast coast with sighting off...
Endangered right whales are viewed close to shore from Daytona Beach to Amelia Island every winter. Sightings aren't predictable, but here's how to get a chance to see Florida's largest endangered...
View ArticleCamping options near Daytona for Daytona 500, Bike Week, Spring Break…
Comprehensive guide to 25 Daytona Beach campgrounds, including pop-up campgrounds for the Rolex 24, Bike Week, Daytona 500, Biketoberfest and other special events.
View ArticleGainesville-Hawthorne: One of state’s best bike trails
Load your bikes on your carrier and head north to Old Florida. Along this bike trail, you can stop and hike a bit and maybe even see gators, wild horses or even bison in Paynes Prairie. This pretty...
View Article14 North Florida State Parks with camping
Diverse eco-systems are the hallmark of North Florida state parks with camping, from beaches to cool springs and deep woods hideaways. Part 4 in our series.
View ArticleKingsley Plantation: Slavery was different in Spanish Florida
Black History Month: A story of slaves and slave holders that may surprise you.
View ArticleAzaleas bloom at lovely Ravine Gardens State Park in Palatka
It's spring in Florida: Azaleas are blazing in white, lavender, pink and red at this Florida state park with a rich history. About half the park's flowers are in bloom, so this is the ideal time to...
View ArticleFort Matanzas: St. Augustine’s charming free fort
St. Augustine's Fort Matanzas is a small stone fort on a pristine island. You take a short ferry ride for a ranger-led tour and spectacular scenery -- and it's all free.
View ArticlePonce Inlet: A delightful outdoor oasis near Daytona Beach
Ponce Inlet is a calm ocean-front town at the tip of a barrier island. It has free parking, the tallest lighthouse in Florida (which you can tour) plus parks, a beach and places to eat fresh seafood.
View ArticleCumberland Island: A coastal wonderland for you to explore
However you choose to explore Cumberland Island, the island spreads its magic and its history out like the long limbs of its great live oaks, inviting you to come for an unforgettable experience.
View Article2024 St. Augustine Lions Club Spring Seafood Festival
This weekend's St. Augustine Lions Club Spring Festival has reimagined its seafood festival past.
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