Before the theme parks, Florida had roadside attractions such as Silver Springs, but during the segregation-era South, those places weren’t welcoming to Black people. Paradise Park, however, was ...

I have a friend named Sandra Friend. She writes guidebooks about hiking in Florida. Not long ago, my friend named Friend contacted me about a different kind of hike: the hike in prices for using our ...

Silver Springs State Park kayaking tour (Spectrum News/Randy Rauch) You can rent both kayaks (clear kayaks are available) and paddleboards with Kayaking Florida.

A day trip just a few hours outside Orlando could take you to natural springs, the Atlantic Ocean International Speedway and ...

The Ridge Scenic Highway offers breathtaking elevated vistas rare in Florida for just your gas money. Nearby Lake Kissimmee State Park showcases pristine Florida wilderness for only $5 per vehicle.