Six weeks ago, Florida Opinion journalists of the USA Today Network asked you, our readers, to join us in a legislative advocacy campaign to protect and preserve our beloved state parks. And you ...

Get ready for an adventure-filled journey through Florida’s breathtaking state parks! 🌲☀️ Whether you're hiking, camping, or kayaking, there’s so much to explore. Grab your gear and let ...

Pickleball courts, golf and disc golf courses, and more lodging could soon be coming to at least eight Florida state parks.. The Florida Department of Environmental Protection on Monday announced ...

Six weeks ago, Florida Opinion journalists of the USA Today Network asked you, our readers, to join us in a legislative advocacy campaign to protect and preserve our beloved state parks. And you ...

Earlier this month, Florida State Parks announced that Wekiwa Springs State Park visitors will need to make a reservation if they plan to stop by the park from March 12 to Sept. 1.

Having hiked almost every trail in the state parks I’ve visited, I’m now focused on Florida’s bike trails, especially the rails-to-trails. I aim to bike every long-distance one that’s ...

Florida must protect state parks. New bill is a step in the right direction. | Our View There's too much at stake to leave state parks vulnerable to the whims of developers who might prioritize ...

The State of Florida likes to brag that we have the best state parks in America; that our 175 parks attract nearly 30 million visitors and produce billions of dollars of economic impact; that our ...

But the “real facts” that really jumped out at me were about plans for Anastasia State Park — in particular, for a 350-room “lodge.” DEP’s post said: “Last fiscal year, Florida State ...

Florida's parks may be the target of new development after the state's Department of Environmental Protection issued an initiative called the Great Outdoors that proposes golf courses, pickleball ...

Six weeks ago, Florida Opinion journalists of the USA Today Network asked you, our readers, to join us in a legislative advocacy campaign to protect and preserve our beloved state parks. And you ...