Florida's first "highways" were the coastal routes and inner waterways traveled by the Calusa Indians. These early Floridians hollowed out cypress logs to create dugout canoes and built homes on ...

Your guide to Biscayne National Park in Florida, including what to do, when to visit, and where to stay and eat.

When it comes to the best camping in Florida, Ocala National Forest is hard to beat. Located in the center of the state, just north of Orlando, it's the southernmost forest in the continental United ...

This is the time of year when living in the subtropics pays off for outdoors enthusiasts who aren't big fans of humbling humidity or ravaging bugs.

Initially I was petrified at the thought of being in a body of water with alligators, but then I realized I didn’t sign up for this kayak trip to see birds. If you’ve spent much time in Florida, you ...

APOPKA, Fla. — It’s a warm Thursday morning in June as cicadas belt out their summer anthem, woodpeckers tattoo the trees and frogs join forces in what can only be considered a welcome chorus. The ...

Arianne Brundrett knew she’d learn about exotic wildlife and diverse ecosystems when she joined the Outdoor Adventure Program’s annual sea kayaking trip to Florida over winter intersession. Much to ...

Your guide to Biscayne National Park in Florida, including what to do, when to visit, and where to stay and eat. Snorkel or scuba dive to explore flourishing coral reefs and historic shipwrecks. Kayak ...