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.

December is the season of giving, when we recognize the people and places in our lives that we hold dear. Whether giving to a loved one, an organization or a charity, it can be hard to decide exactly how to spend your time and money.

Men of the Civilian Conservation Corps created their Thanksgiving memories at Florida state parks in the 1930s.

Florida is home to an incredible diversity of plant and animal species. Many of our native critters have gotten a tough reputation. Whether foreign or familiar, we’re here to debunk some of the misconceptions about Florida’s most misunderstood “spooky” species.

Do you enjoy working outside? Do you want your work to make a difference? Are you looking for a professional adventure? Working for Florida’s state parks might just be the right opportunity for you.

In honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month from Sept. 15 through Oct. 15, Florida State Parks is honoring the people and traditions of Hispanic Americans. 

October is Florida Greenways and Trails Month. It’s a perfect time to find a trail for hiking, bicycling, paddling or going for a horse ride.

Florida State Parks is getting its own specialty license plate, so make sure to be one of the first to show your support by placing your order today.

Following extensive repairs after the impacts of Hurricane Michael in 2018, the 38-site campground at Florida Caverns has reopened for both recreational vehicles and tents.

Staff at Deer Lake State Park joined with the Atlanta Botanical Garden to restore wet prairies and seepage slopes where endangered pitcher plants can grow.

For the past 30 years, volunteers around the world have come together to keep our beaches and shorelines clean during International Coastal Cleanup. Since its inception, over 16 million volunteers have collected more than 340 million pounds of trash.

Celebrate National Public Lands on Sept. 25, by volunteering, exploring a park, attending an event or plugging in virtually. This year’s theme is “More Ways to Connect to Nature,” and there are more ways to explore our Florida State Parks than ever before. 

Now, a wheelchair accessible boat is available to allow all visitors to experience breathtaking views of the underwater life, ancient Native American and Spanish artifacts, and underwater props from when the park was used for Hollywood productions.

With World Literacy Day right around the corner on Sept. 8, now is a great time to read one of the many books that take place in Florida.