If you are a history buff you’ve come to the right place with historic sites of the Timucuan Indian village, Nocoroco, and the Mount Oswald Plantation that once grew sugar, indigo and cotton.

Myakka's waterways at Myakka provide water for the plants and animals in the park, as well as plenty of recreational opportunities for visitors.

The legacy of the Civilian Conservation Corps is alive at Myakka River State Park. Originally a cattle and swine ranch, the intractable lands of the Myakka Valley were turned into an accessible and beloved state park by the CCC.

Myakka River State Park is one of the largest remaining protected areas of dry prairie and is home to an immense array of biodiversity and wonder.

A patchwork of ten different lakes linked by wetlands and creeks make Lake Louisa State Park a delight to explore. While paddling, boating, swimming or exploring the park’s trails, think about how your surroundings are connected to ecosystems, wildlife and people hundreds of miles away.

The Florida Park Service and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service are working with researchers from the University of Florida to restore populations of the endangered Miami blue butterfly at two state parks in the Florida Keys.

Nature’s magic happens in an estuary, where the fresh water and salt water meet. Each day in Crystal River fresh water from an abundance of area springs mixes with the salty seawater from the Gulf of America.

As the sun sets and the stars fill the night sky, the island of Bahia Honda becomes a magical place. During the day most folks are gazing upon the beautiful water or swimming in the sapphire waters, but the night time will offer you a chance to discover the night sky above.

This park is named for Florida folk singer Gamble Rogers and railroad entrepreneur Henry Flagler.

Wekiwa Springs Sate Park has always been a place for recreation and relaxation. The history of this area dates back to the Native America tribes that lived here, to the park now serving as a training ground for Florida's park rangers.