As he said he would, Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed a measure to protect Florida’s 175 state parks from development such as golf courses, luxury lodges and pickleball and tennis courts.

Governor Ron DeSantis signed a bill into law that protects Florida’s 175 state parks from development, like golf courses and pickleball courts. It’s called the State Park Preservation Act.

It's certainly a bucket list checkoff, journeying into the preserve — the largest state park in Florida at 120 square miles — to see a full moon rise above the prairie. The moonlight tour is ...

There are 175 state parks and trails in Florida, ranging from beaches and springs to scenic trails and historic sites. Find a park at FloridaStateParks.org.

This little-known state park offers a look into the Florida Keys' history, from the islands' formation to human impacts on this island paradise.

This majestic waterfall in the Florida Panhandle tumbles into a sinkhole with no known end point, and is one of many gorgeous ...