Off the beaten path, the nature trails at Faver-Dykes State Park offer visitors a glimpse of an undisturbed landscape, telling stories of our ancestors with each step taken.

Explore your adventurous side on the Vortex biking ramp or simply traverse the miles of trails at at Cross Florida Greenway. There are over 80 miles of mountain bike trails and a recently added 16 miles of paved trail for road bikers to enjoy. Our system offers trails for all levels of experience. 

Lake Louisa State Park is known for its family campground and the 20 beautiful cabins overlooking Dixie Lake, but did you know that we also offer primitive camping opportunities?

The gardens at Washington Oaks are a birding hot spot. With year round residents and numerous migrants passing through, Washington Oaks is a true birders paradise.

Since Hurricane Andrew in 1992, the biologist at Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park has been studying the annual migration of songbirds from the U.S. to Peru. The program provides intriguing data about more than 29,000 birds.

Witness the wispy white and purple glow of the Milky Way rising over the white sand dunes of St. George Island State Park. Stargazers have the chance to see stars, planets and other celestial bodies in incomprehensible numbers and unforgettable brilliance.

The visitor center at Jonathan Dickinson State Park offers interpretive programs and activities for families, schools, scouts and other organized groups. The center is open 9 AM - 5 PM daily. Call 561-745-5551 to speak to a ranger about program opportunities.

Take a tour of the Koreshan settlement and see how this unique group of people lived. See the houses and buildings of the late 1800s and early 1900s and traverse the preserved bamboo trails throughout the property.

Who can you find scurrying among the sacred vegetation of the park’s coastal dunes? Why the endangered Anastasia Island Beach Mouse! Marked with a light buff colored back, pure white underparts, and indistinct white markings on their face, this adorable creature has become this park’s unofficial mascot.

The historical quarries served in laying the foundations of 17th century St. Augustine, Florida. Without its discovery, there are many “what ifs” that come into play.