We are excited to welcome the new year. First Day Hikes provide an opportunity to connect with nature and spend time outdoors.

Bring your reusable water bottle on your visits to our state parks. Refilling water bottles helps keep single-use plastic out of our waterways, landfills and landscapes.

There’s no better place to get out on the water than at a Florida State Park.

Florida's state parks feature 100 miles of pristine beaches across the entire state. In honor of Clean Beaches Week, celebrated July 1 through 7, follow these tips to help keep our beaches healthy and beautiful. 

July is National Picnic Month! Pack a picnic lunch and invite your family and friends to a Florida State Park to enjoy good food in the natural environment. 

As the weather gets warmer, there are more beautiful days to be spent enjoying and exploring the outdoors. Celebrate Outdoors Month in June by visiting the Real Florida and connecting with nature.

Glamping - or glamorous camping - is a relaxing way to experience the outdoors in luxury. All you need is transportation and the clothes on your back to start a sensational stay. Our partners offer special glamping experiences at several state parks.

The world celebrated Earth Day on April 22, an annual time to reflect on our planet and its natural wonders. This year, we'd like to acknowledge some of the work that has been and is currently being done in our state parks to ensure that Florida’s natural beauty can be enjoyed for generations.

The city of DeBary, Florida, recently earned the designation of Trail Town at a meeting of the Greenways and Trails Council in the Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s Office of Greenways and Trails.

For thousands of years, Florida’s history was shaped by Native Americans. From rich political societies to hunter-gatherer tribes, the Native people of Florida were as diverse as the environments in which they thrived.

Invasive plants threaten the natural environment. Park rangers, biologists and volunteers work hard to ensure that the natural habitats at our state parks represent the best of Florida. There are four things you can do to help native plants.

If you're thinking about "gearing up" for spring break, dust off your bicycle and find a trail near you!

As temperatures drop across the country, people flock to Florida to escape the cold and enjoy the beautiful weather. Just like humans, many animals migrate to and within the Sunshine State to better survive the colder months of winter. That makes January a great time to spot wildlife that would otherwise be out of state or out of sight, so here are a few animals to keep watch for while exploring our state parks!

Florida’s state parks provide an excellent setting for audiences of all ages to practice STEAM in the outdoors. Some parks have robust environmental education programs that offer both facilitated and self-guided experiences.

From ornate caves to underwater coral reefs, Florida is home to astonishing natural beauty. These wonders showcase the best that Florida's state parks have to offer. If you want to be amazed, here are eight parks you definitely shouldn’t miss!

There's no better time to get out on the water and there's no better place than at a Florida State Park. With miles of pristine rivers, clear spring runs and calm lakes to choose from, our parks are a great place for both beginners and veterans to explore.