Florida legislators helped Lakealnd's Bonnet Springs Park secure $1.5 million from the state to expand its parking lots.

Paradise Park, however, was one of the few tourist attractions available to Black people. It opened in 1949 and was a counterpart to Silver Springs.

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 ...

Florida never struggles for beautiful beaches, but many options come with large crowds, which isn't the case at this stunning ...

The park’s lush landscape includes azaleas, magnolias, and cypress trees that create a true Florida paradise. Wildlife spotting is excellent here too – keep your eyes peeled for otters, birds, and ...

Rainbow Springs exemplifies the kind of natural wonder that originally put Florida on the map as a paradise destination. The ...

Good morning. Barbaric heat and humidity continue to pillage our region. Perhaps you’d like a guide to the best outdoor spots ...

Heading into Fakahatchee Strand Preserve State Park just before dusk reveals the wonders of what some call "real Florida." ...