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Blackwater Heritage State Trail

Blackwater Heritage State Trail, the westernmost state rail-trail, winds through the historic town of Milton and extends 8.1 miles north to join the U.S. Navy's 1.5-mile Military Heritage Trail, which ends at the Naval Air Station Whiting Field.

5533 Alabama St.
Milton FL 32570

Open paved trail is bordered by lush green vegetation.

Tallahassee-St. Marks Historic Railroad State Trail

Through the early 1900s, this historic railroad corridor carried cotton from the plantation belt to the coast for shipment to textile mills in England and New England. The trail runs 16 miles from Florida's capital city to the coastal community of St. Marks.

1358 Old Woodville Road
Crawfordville FL 32327

Alafia River State Park

The unique topography boasts some of the most radical elevation changes in the state and attracts mountain bikers from around the world to tackle the mountain bike-only trails.

14326 S. County Road 39
Lithia FL 33547

Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park

Paynes Prairie is an unpredictable Florida treasure, boasting herds of wild horses and bison, nearly 300 species of birds and a unique ecosystem that visitors will enjoy exploring. The park’s eight trails, including the 16-mile paved Gainesville-Hawthorne State Trail, allow one to explore the park’s interior and observe wildlife, while a 50-foot high observation tower provides for panoramic views.

100 Savannah Blvd.
Micanopy FL 32667

Little Manatee River, a beautiful pristine blackwater stream

Little Manatee River State Park

Paddle down the beautiful Little Manatee River or hike the vast system of trails. Little Manatee River begins in a swampy area near Fort Lonesome and flows almost 40 miles before emptying into Tampa Bay.

215 Lightfoot Road
Wimauma FL 33598

Fort Cooper State Park

Over 700 acres of nature at its best, Fort Cooper State Park offers a spot for relaxing, hiking, studying nature and learning about history.

3100 S. Old Floral City Road
Inverness FL 34450

Oscar Scherer State Park

An unexpected oasis surrounded by busy urban areas provides visitors with a refreshing escape into natural Florida. This hidden gem is also a refuge for the imperiled Florida scrub-jay, bald eagles and other birds that nest along the shores of Lake Osprey.

1843 S. Tamiami Trail
Osprey FL 34229

Giel walking toward the beach on a boardwalk

Honeymoon Island State Park

The white sand beaches and diverse nature trails of Honeymoon Island State Park make this barrier island an ideal place to get away from it all. One of Florida’s best-loved state parks, Honeymoon Island has more than four miles of beach to explore along with a three-mile trail through one of the last remaining virgin slash pine forests.

#1 Causeway Blvd.
Dunedin FL 34698

Little Talbot Island State Park

Boasting more than 5 miles of pristine beaches and 3 miles of bike trails, Little Talbot offers untouched natural beauty and diverse ecosystems for visitors to explore. Enjoy a morning beachcombing, an afternoon fishing and an evening camping along the eastern salt marshes.

12157 Heckscher Drive
Jacksonville FL 32226

Alfred B. Maclay Gardens State Park

A masterpiece of floral architecture, the gardens feature a picturesque brick walkway, secret garden, reflection pool, walled garden, and hundreds of camellias and azaleas.

3540 Thomasville Road
Tallahassee FL 32309

Anastasia State Park

Abundant wildlife and diverse ecosystems can be enjoyed within the 1,600 acres of beaches, tidal marshes and nature trails that make up beautiful Anastasia State Park. Visitors can explore the maritime hammocks, ancient sand dunes and historic coquina quarry before taking a dip in the Atlantic along pristine, white-sand beaches.

300 Anastasia Park Road
St. Augustine FL 32080

Paynes Creek Historic State Park

In late 1849, Fort Chokonikla was built nearby as the first outpost in a chain of forts established during tensions with Seminole Indians. Today, nature enthusiasts and hikers can enjoy walking along trails through the park's natural areas.

888 Lake Branch Road
Bowling Green FL 33834

Lake Louisa State Park

Thirty minutes outside of Orlando, a natural theme park awaits those with a hearty outdoor spirit. The park’s three major lakes will transform idle observers into active participants with canoeing, kayaking and paddleboarding among this park’s many thrills.

7305 U.S. Highway 27
Clermont FL 34714

Fort Clinch State Park

Nature and history mingle at majestic Fort Clinch State Park, where visitors can explore miles of beaches and trails as well as a Civil War fort on beautiful Amelia Island.

2601 Atlantic Ave.
Fernandina Beach FL 32034

Falling Waters State Park

Huge trees and fern-covered sinkholes line Sinkhole Trail, the boardwalk that leads visitors to Florida's highest waterfall. Falling Waters Sink is a 100-foot-deep, 20-foot-wide cylindrical pit into which flows a small stream that drops 73 feet to the bottom of the sink.

1130 State Park Road
Chipley FL 32428

Lake Kissimmee State Park

Florida's heritage comes alive with living history demonstrations of the early Florida cow hunters in an 1876-era cow camp. White-tailed deer, bald eagles, sandhill cranes, turkeys and bobcats have been seen in the park, located on the shores of lakes Kissimmee, Tiger and Rosalie.

14248 Camp Mack Road
Lake Wales FL 33898