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Understanding how to enjoy Florida's wildlife with minimal impact is key to a rewarding and ethical adventure.
I've been a Florida resident for over 25 years. These state parks offer unforgettable experiences away from the usual tourist ...
Guana Lake in Ponte Vedra Beach, located just north of St. Augustine on A1A, offers bioluminescence sights all year long, ...
Florida panthers are making a comeback. That's the conclusion a team including UCLA biologists has come to following an ...
Lu the hippopotamus died June 8, according to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection. Lu had been at Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park since 1964, and was 65 years old.
Have you heard of Swampy? He's the biggest gator in Florida, and you'll want to plan a road trip to see this giant wonder for ...
"Freedom!" Location: Perdido Key State Park. Wildlife finalist. The state of Florida makes a lot of headlines, but few have to do with the Sunshine State’s natural beauty. Florida is home to 175 ...
May 23 (UPI) -- State parks in Florida are now protected from commercial construction after Gov. Ron DeSantis signed the State Park Preservation Act into law Thursday.
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is set to launch its annual campaign to remove invasive snakes from Everglades.
This time it’s not with a state park, but with 600 acres in one of Northeast Florida’s natural treasures, a choice piece of the about 11,000 acres preserved more than 40 years ago with a deal ...
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - Florida State Parks is allowing visitors into its parks for free this Memorial Day. The free admission applies to Florida residents and tourists alike, per a press ...
The 2025 Florida State Parks photo contest is officially underway, inviting people to submit photos taken in a Florida state park until September 1. Categories include landscapes, wildlife, park ...