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 ...

Almost every Florida state park has accessible features. Visit the park's website for a list of accessible amenities.

New playground at state park in St. Johns County gets over $500K in donations to make wheelchair accessible facility.

This recreation area near Ocala is home to a crystal-clear spring for swimming, a popular paddling trail, and a campground, ...

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 ...

Silver Falls State Park, located near Silverton, Oregon, is a must-visit destination for nature lovers. Covering over 9,000 acres, the park features the famous Trail of Ten Falls—a 7.8-mile loop ...

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.

One of Ocala’s most unexpected attractions is the Silver Springs State Park, Florida’s oldest tourist attraction. Once a ...

Our Gulf beaches are world famous, but Sarasota has another great body of water—the Myakka, celebrating its 40th anniversary as Florida’s only “Wild and Scenic River.” ...