Volunteer Julie Lake has lived a life outdoors. Originally from Jamaica, she moved to Florida as a child and spent all her time playing outside. She moved to Gainesville in 1998 and enjoys exploring the parks in the area.

Brianna Moorehead was born and raised in Fort Myers, Florida, and developed her interest in parks and recreation in 2018 on a trip to Great Smokey Mountains National Park. Like most visitors, she fell in love with the park.

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!

Florida’s highest point is the lowest of any state, but the peninsula’s remarkable geological history is anything but flat. Check out this profile of state parks that protect rockin’ geological features.

Although sinkholes are common in Florida, Devil’s Millhopper is unique because it is one of the few places in Florida where more than 100 feet of geologic rock layers are exposed. The park is also unique because it is an important and beautiful example of how ecosystems develop in response to geological features.