Florida Park Service biologists have a fascinating and challenging job studying and protecting imperiled species, vast tracts of wildland and the dynamic interface between natural and urban areas. Discover what our scientists are doing to protect Florida's best places.

Jeffrey Sponder is a volunteer resident park ranger who always is happy to lend his hand to any park project. When asked for his assistance, he is quick to respond with " It's my pleasure," whether it's working as camp host, performing field duties or operating the ranger station.

Staff and volunteers at Koreshan State Park are showing park visitors how to get great photos of their park experiences, even with a simple smartphone camera.

Placed end to end, the trails in Florida State Parks would stretch from Tallahassee to Seattle. There are more than 2200 miles of trails for walkers, hikers, bicyclists and equestrians. How did so many miles of trails come to be?

From haunted trails to trick-or-treating, Florida State Parks are the best destination for Halloween fun.

February is Florida Hiking Trails Month, so to celebrate we put together this list of Florida State Parks that are home to scenic and unique trail systems. Check out any of these parks for a memorable time exploring Florida’s landscapes.

The Florida grasshopper sparrow, one of North America’s most endangered birds, is found at Kissimmee Prairie Preserve State Park. Our staff is trained to identify and locate sparrows and spends up to six months of the year searching for this secretive bird.

Nestled in the pine woods Grayton Beach cabins can accommodate six people and are only minutes away from the Gulf of America and a mile of sugar-white beaches via a secluded access path.

In 1968, Navy engineer Howard S. England was assigned to investigate and report on Fort Zachary Taylor in Key West, at that time an overgrown dumpsite. He uncovered one of the largest collections of historic armaments in the United States, including cannons, a Civil War-era desalinization plant, and thousands of cannonballs and projectiles.

What do bugs, biologists and Brazil have to do with Florida State Parks? More than you might think. This curious combination may hold the solution to a harmful infestation in Florida’s natural areas.