From its pre-Columbian peak, the Florida black bear population fell precipitously. Between unregulated hunting and habitat ...

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 ...

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.

(THE CONVERSATION) The United States’ national parks have an inherent contradiction. The federal law that created the National Park Service says the agency – and the parks – must “ conserve the ...

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.