The following trails are closed at this time for maintenance/repairs: Strand Swamp Trail (5.25 mile), Flatwoods Trail (3 mile), and Royal Palm Hammock Nature Trail (0.9 mile). The Prairie Hammock ...

The wild places of Faver-Dykes State Park are a hidden gem in St. Johns County. Most people think they need to go far into the forest or away from the coast to find such places, but the diversity of ...

Come out to the park and relax along Pellicer Creek, take a walk on the nature trail, enjoy a picnic or stay in the campground. Faver-Dykes State Park is conveniently located on the outskirts of St.

Named in honor of John Perceval, the second Earl of Egmont and member of the Irish House of Commons in 1763, Egmont Key has had Spanish conquistadors and nuclear submarines pass its shores as they ...

Opportunities are diverse – volunteers greet visitors, conduct tours and special events, remove exotic plants, and maintain beaches, waterways and trails. Campground hosts answer questions, help with ...

Effective April 9, 2024: Erosion and sand migration have separated the northernmost mile of the Honeymoon Island State Park sandspit from the main island, forming a temporary cut. Erosion and sand ...

There are some places that speak to us, where one photograph is never enough. No matter how hard you try to capture that feeling of awe, connection and reverence, it is irreplaceable. There is just no ...

The pool is closed until further notice. Just minutes from downtown Tampa, this diverse park offers a refuge from city life with seven miles of nature trails and wonderful wildlife viewing. Come visit ...

Not only does Lake Griffin have the state’s second largest live oak tree but it also has many other trees that are just as awe-inspiring! Take a stroll on the Cinnamon Fern trail to reach the first of ...

Stretching 20 miles into the blue waters of the Gulf of Mexico, St. Joseph Peninsula is a true wildlife haven. The St. Joseph Peninsula is known for its sandy white beaches and tall dunes on the Gulf ...

Florida was known for its cattle industry before any other state, including Texas. When the first Spanish conquistadors arrived in Florida in the early 1500s, they brought with them a small herd of ...

What do nearby Jacksonville Beach and Big Talbot Island State Park’s Boneyard Beach have in common? Very little, actually. They are both Florida beaches located in the same county and city, but are so ...