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.

Throughout August, you’ll want to keep a steady eye on the night sky: The Perseid meteor shower will be putting on a show as meteors streak across the sky as shooting stars.

Honeybees may be some of the most well-known pollinators, but you may be surprised to learn they are not native to America – they were introduced here from Europe.

Support Florida State Parks by voting on the artwork for the new specialty license plate. Voting will be available throughout August 2021.

July 31 is World Ranger Day, a global celebration of the work of rangers to protect the planet’s natural treasures and cultural heritage. But it’s not just our Florida State Parks staff and volunteers who help us accomplish these goals.

As summer rolls along and the days get hotter, sometimes there’s no better way to enjoy the outdoors than to set out a blanket and have a relaxing picnic with friends and family. Here are just five amazing parks that would be the perfect place for your next picnic.

After playing or relaxing in a Florida State Park, there is nothing like cooking over an open fire. Some parks offer grills while others have designated campfire rings. Whether you are looking for a gourmet meal or just want to toast marshmallows, remember these tasty tips, tricks and recipes.

Whether you're planning to pitch a tent or stay the night in one of our modern cabins, this video shows you how to reserve a campsite or cabin at our reservation website. Learn how to create your account, find the perfect campsite or cabin, and make your reservation.

Florida Freedom Week, July 1-7, applies a sales tax exemption to recreation, outdoor goods and gear, and admission to sports, entertainment and cultural events. This means a sales tax holiday for admission to Florida’s state parks and museums plus savings on Annual Entrance Passes.

July is National Park and Recreation Month and National Picnic Month. These two observances encourage you to visit a park for recreation and a picnic.

Every year, Dr. Beach ranks the best beaches in the United States. In 2021, two of Florida's beaches made the list.

Camping is one of the best ways to immerse yourself in the Real Florida. Whether you love pitching a tent or prefer the comfort of a cabin, our campgrounds offer a variety of sites and amenities to suit your needs.

June is Great Outdoors Month, which means it’s a great time take a kid, friend or family member fishing and enjoy Florida’s beautiful waterways. Our lakes, rivers, streams and oceans offer a variety of opportunities for anglers of every skill level.