Myakka River State Park is one of eight Florida parks that were created by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) in the 1930s. Officially dedicated in 1941, the park still features many of the ...

One of the original Florida state parks, opened to the public in 1935, the 13,000-acre expanse felt more like Georgia or ...

One of the original Florida state parks, opened to the public in 1935, the 13,000-acre expanse felt more like Georgia or North Carolina with its high plateaus, steep ravines, waterfalls, and ...

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 ...

The Florida Senate and House of Representatives have approved legislation that would restrict development from occurring in state parks. The bill awaits Gov. Ron DeSantis' signature. It's the ...

Families enjoy the beach at Oleta River State Park in North Miami Beach on Thursday. The park is Florida's urban park. A proposal by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection to build new ...

“The Florida State Parks are the gateway to the Florida Wildlife Corridor. It is an accessible way for people to go out, explore wild places and see what Florida has to offer,” she said.

Love Fests across Florida. Costello said the movement was a team effort, with groups across the state joining in — like the Conservation Alliance of St. Lucie County.. President Shari Anker ...