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Florida Paddlesports Month

November is Florida Paddlesports Month, and there’s no better place to get out on the water than at a Florida State Park.
A kayaker takes in the view on the water.
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Celebrate National Park and Recreation Month

As the summer months come to a peak, what better way get outdoors than to celebrate Park and Recreation Month this July!
A vista in Big Lagoon State Park.
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Restoration Projects at Florida State Parks

The theme for this year’s global Earth Day celebration is Restore Our Earth. But what is environmental restoration? And what does it look like for Florida’s unique natural habitats?
A visitor paddles a kayak in Lake Griffin State Park.
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Nine Best State Parks for Paddling

From meandering rivers to thick cypress swamps to crystal-clear spring runs, Florida has no shortage of beautiful waterways just waiting to be explored. November is Florida Paddlesports Month, which encourages locals and visitors alike to take to the water on kayaks, canoes and paddleboards.
A group of people use colorful inflated tubes to float down the Ichetucknee River.
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When the Masses Meet the Grasses

What happens when A LOT of people want to tube the Ichetucknee River? It’s a delicate balance between protecting the resource and encouraging visitors to experience it. Join Park Biologist Sam Cole in this edition of the Biologists Tell the Story as he explains the science behind the balancing act.
The Zebra heliconian (Heliconius charitonius) is Florida’s state butterfly.
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Finding Butterflies in North Central Florida

In Florida, experts have verified 170 native butterfly species with an additional 30 considered to be either non-native or vagrant strays. Learn where to see them in north Florida from Biologist Rick Owen.