You have completed the Hike for Your Health Challenge. Trails provide safe, clean open spaces where families can exercise, relieve stress and enjoy fresh air. You’ll reap the health benefits of ...

Native Floridian Tammy Rigney is the administrative assistant for Gasparilla Island State Park, which is also the administrative office for Cayo Costa, Don Pedro Island and Stump Pass Beach state ...

Climbing the 51 steps to the top of Temple Mound A, one might think “I should to go to the gym more often.” But once you reach the top of flat-topped mound and wait for your heart rate to slow down, ...

It is November and another sea turtle nesting season has come to an end in Florida. Most of the nests have hatched and the adult turtles are migrating back to their feeding grounds. Some will travel ...

Nestled on the shores of its namesake lake, Lake Talquin State Park offers ample opportunities for those looking for a fun picnic outdoors. Not only does the park feature a picnic area with tables, ...

When Hugh Taylor Birch purchase the land that is now the state park, naysayers could not foresee the economic significance of owning a piece of the barrier island. The sandy soil made it unsuitable ...

Tomoka State Park is truly a natural and cultural gem in a populated area near the world-famous Daytona Beach and Ormond and Flagler beaches. If you are a history buff you’ve come to the right place ...

Fire Managers and Burn Bosses in the Florida Park Service spend time planning and prepping prior to implementing a prescribed fire to ensure both public and firefighter safety. How are the fire and ...

Florida has 84 natural communities that are home to a variety of plants and animals. Explore coloring pages for eight of these communities by discovering the plants and animals in each habitat.

It was clear from an early age that Marjory Stoneman Douglas was going to be a voice for those who needed her. Marjory Stoneman was born in Minnesota and raised in Massachusetts. She was a voracious ...

Many different species of herons, plovers and gulls can be seen on any given day at the park. Seasonally, several wintering birds may be spotted at Perdido Key including black skimmers, loons, gannets ...

With over 28 miles of trails, Big Shoals State Park offers opportunities to hike, bike, walk, run or generally experience this amazing place. The public lands around Big Shoals are managed by multiple ...