Geoffrey Davidson served in the U.S. Army.

Fred Beckham served in the U.S. Air Force and the U.S. Navy.

With the recent observance of Veterans Day, several staff members shared stories about how their time in the military gave them the skills necessary to join the Florida Park Service team.

Let's go paddling! Canoeing, kayaking and stand-up paddle boarding are popular activities on Florida’s water. Learn about the best paddling trails plus safety tips for a fun day.

To express our gratitude and appreciation to United States veterans, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection and Florida State Parks will offer free admission to Florida’s state parks for ALL families and visitors on Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2020.

Edward Ball Wakulla Springs State Park has started a multi-year resource restoration project at its River Sinks and Turner Sinks parcels. Restoring this property from planted loblolly pines to a natural upland pine community will provide habitat for a variety of wildlife.

Deer Lake State Park features two hiking trails that provide views of pines, deer moss and a scenic overlook of the northern part of Deer Lake.

As the leaves change color in fall, there’s a different explosion of color happening at Florida State Parks: the latest wildflower bloom! Each fall, wildflowers grace many of our state parks with their signature bright colors and sweet scents. Here are seven of the best parks in the state where you should stop and smell the flowers.

Mickey recommends studying the maps of the 100-mile long Marjorie Harris Carr Cross Florida Greenway before starting an adventure.

John's love of mountain biking led him to the trails at Santos on the Marjorie Harris Carr Cross Florida Greenway.