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 ...

OCALA, Fla. — The Alexander Springs swimming area in the Ocala National Forest is temporarily closed after an “aggressive alligator” attacked a man Monday afternoon, U.S. Forest Service ...

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

Washington Oaks Gardens State Park is a botanical wonderland that sits on quiet stretch of rare rocky Florida coastline near ...

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 ...