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Photo: Caloosa Nature Trail at Ridge Audubon Society's Babson Park Center
Walk the Caloosa Nature Trail at Ridge Audubon Society's Babson Park Center
tags: birding, hiking, nature, trails, wildlife
Listing: Lake Wales Ridge State Forest
851 Hwy. 630 E., Frostproof, FL 33843
863-635-7801
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Contains outstanding examples of naturally functioning ecosystems including ancient island scrubs, flat woods, seepage slopes, sand hills, seasonal ponds, undeveloped lakes, baygall, floodplain swamp,...
Photo: Blackwater State Forest
Camping in Blackwater State Forest.
tags: camping, family, Milton, nature, parks
Article: Surfing Schools
Look for a school that teaches with
tags: Cocoa, Cocoa Beach, Jupiter, Miami, Sebastian, surfing, Vero Beach
Photo: Escape to the serenity of Santa Rosa Beach
Escape to the serenity of Santa Rosa Beach.
Article: Cold Light, Black Night
An iridescent stingray swam right by my
tags: dolphins, kayaking, Merritt Island, nature, parks, sealife, Titusville, wildlife
Listing: Avalon State Park
S.R. A1A N., Fort Pierce, FL 34949
772-468-3985
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State Park with parking and boardwalks to beach (Atlantic Ocean). Park is ADA accessible with picnic shelters and bathhouse with exterior showers. Visit our website for additional information and upco...
Listing: Fort Pierce Inlet State Park
905 Shorewinds Dr., Fort Pierce, FL 34949
772-468-3985
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The shores and coastal waters at this park provide an abundance of recreational opportunities. The breathtaking beautiful half-mile beach welcomes visitors for swimming, snorkeling, surfing and scuba ...
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Listing: Manatee Observation and Education Center
480 N. Indian River Dr., Fort Pierce, FL 34950
772-466-1600
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Home to abundant wildlife, including the endangered Florida manatee. Tour the exhibit hall and learn about many of the habitats that manatees and other creatures call home. Experience interactive e...

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Video: Shopping on Third Street in Naples
Third Street in Naples has shopping that rivals Worth Avenue in Palm Beach and Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills. In this video, Kristine Hughes, VISIT FLORIDA's Shopping & Nightlife Expert, shows you some of Naples' most exclusive boutiques and fabulous dining.
tags: dining, Naples, shopping
Article: A New Frontier: The Florida Everglades
Deep in the park, practiced fly-fishermen and
tags: boating, Everglades National Park, fishing, kayaking, Marco Island, Naples, nature, parks, tours
Photo: Inside a lighthouse
Looking up at the massive size of a Florida lighthouse.
tags: lighthouses, Ponce Inlet
Photo: Relax and Rejuvenate on the Paradise Coast
Relax and rejuvenate on the Paradise Coast.
tags: beaches, Marco Island, Naples
Listing: Bayfront Inn on Fifth
1221 Fifth Ave. S., Naples, FL 34102
239-649-5800
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Bayfront Inn on Fifth recently underwent a multi-million dollar renovation to become Naples only waterfront downtown luxury boutique hotel. Conveniently located on 5th Ave. within walking distance to ...
Listing: Best Western Naples Inn & Suites
2329 Ninth St. N., Naples, FL 34103
239-261-1148
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Free deluxe Continental breakfast poolside. Two pools with hot spas. All rooms have refrigerator, microwave, coffeemaker, 32' remote TV with VCR. Free HBO and Disney. Four acres of tropical gardens, p...
Listing: The Charter Club Resort of Naples Bay
1000 - 10th Ave. S., Naples, FL 34102
239-261-5559
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Located in the heart of historic Olde Naples, Charter Club Resort offers you secluded relaxation alongside exciting activities and entertainment. Spacious two-bedroom, two-bath units with living and d...
Article: Under the Boardwalk
"Downtown" Hollywood is undergoing a modern makeover,
tags: beaches, boating, Clearwater, Daytona Beach, dining, family, fishing, Fort Myers, Fort Myers Beach, Hollywood, Key West, Madeira Beach, St Pete Beach, Venice
Article: Florida's Lighthouse Trail
Through its lifetime, this lighthouse was hit
tags: Daytona Beach, driving tours, Egmont Key, Key Biscayne, Key West, lighthouses, Pensacola, St Augustine, Tampa
Listing: Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park
1200 S. Crandon Blvd., Key Biscayne, FL 33149
305-361-8779
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Located on the tip of secluded Key Biscayne just minutes across the Rickenbacker Causeway from downtown Miami. It's consistently ranked among the top ten beaches in the United States. This beautiful t...
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Listing: Dixie Crossroads Seafood Restaurant
1475 Garden St., Titusville, FL 32796
321-268-5000
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Family-run operation for 25 years, serving great tasting ocean caught seafood, char-gilled steaks, prime rib, chicken, fresh salads and our famous hot corn fritters, keeps this local icon at the top o...
Listing: Indian Mound Fish Camp
295 Indian Creek Rd., Oak Hill, FL 32759
386-345-9845
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Family owned and nestled along the narrowest passage of the Intercoastal Waterway, it provides the best camping, fishing and shrimping on the East Coast. Also known as Mosquito Lagoon, this area ...
Article: Country Roads
As I settle into the drive, the
tags: historical sites, museums, theme parks, Winter Haven
Article: Shipwrecked
I’m talking Florida shipwrecks, where crystalline waters
tags: boating, Daytona Beach, diving, Florida Keys, historical sites, history, Key Largo, Key West, Palm Beach, Pensacola, snorkeling
Video: Diving in Pompano Beach
The stretch of water along Fort Lauderdale and Pompano Beach offers an excellent opportunity to explore living and artificial reefs. In this video, Neal Watson-- who holds multiple diving records-- and Jeff Torode, owner of South Florida Diving Headquarters, show us wrecks and reefs in this diving adventure.
tags: diving, Fort Lauderdale, Pompano Beach, sealife, water sports
Listing: Manatee Springs State Park
11650 N.W. 115th St., Chiefland, FL 32626
352-493-6072
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A first magnitude spring, Manatee Springs discharges an average 100 million gallons of water every day. The spring is a source of life for many species of fish, reptiles, mammals, birds and invertebra...
Article: Suwannee River Wilderness Trail
A series of springs discharging 233-million gallons
tags: biking, camping, canoeing, Cedar Key, driving tours, hiking, kayaking, Live Oak, nature, Suwannee, White Springs
Listing: Florida Craftsmen, Inc.
501 Central Ave., St. Petersburg, FL 33701
727-821-7391
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Florida's largest and most important destination for Florida's fine craft. The retail gallery features unique works of art by more than 200 of the Florida's finest craft artis...
Listing: Bradenton Beach Scenic Highway
107 Gulf Dr. N., Bradenton Beach, FL 34217
941-778-4619
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The Bradenton Beach Scenic Highway and the City of Bradenton Beach has a relaxed tropical charm highlighted by the spectacular white sand beaches, soft gulf breeze, abundant wildlife and mixture ...
Listing: Big Bend Scenic Byway
1184 Lower Bridge Rd., Crawfordville, FL 32327
850-544-6133
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Open the door to a world of memories, Florida's Big Bend Scenic Byway is waiting for you!  Whether you visit the Forest Trail rich with pine forests, hardwood hammocks, grasslands, streams and...

Listing: A1A Scenic & Historic Coastal Byway
2175 Mizell Rd., St. Augustine, FL 32080
904-425-8055
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This 72-mile segment of historic State Road A1A abounds with white, sandy beaches, ample recreational adventures and history dating back before the birth of this country. The A1A National Scenic Byway...
Listing: Green Mountain Scenic Byway
P.O. Box 85, Ferndale, FL 34729
407-469-7027
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The Green Mountain Scenic Byway is a microcosm of Central Florida that is itself becoming rare and endangered – rolling hills, (yes, Florida does have hills), small towns and rural communit...
Listing: Indian River Lagoon Treasure Coast Scenic Highway
U.S. 1 and A1A from Wabasso to Titusvillle, 3275 Dixie Hwy. N.E., Palm Bay, FL 32905
321-725-7775
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Indian River Lagoon National Scenic Byway meanders thru three national wildlife refuges, a national seashore, numerous state and local parks and sanctuaries. The Lagoon is home to more than 4,000 spec...
Listing: Old Florida Heritage Highway
Along U.S. 441 from Williston Road to the Marion County Line, Gainesville, FL 32667
352-374-5249
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48 miles of U.S. 441 just south of Gainesville provide a vista of rural landscape, cattle, state parks and historic towns.
Listing: Palma Sola Scenic Highway
State Road 64 West, Bradenton, FL 34209
941-708-6300
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A short yet wonderful trip that highlights Florida and the state's many assets. Located on beautiful Palma Sola Bay in Manatee County this scenic stretch of highway provides a wonderful area for ...
Listing: Pensacola Scenic Bluffs Highway
Scenic Highway Foundation, Inc., P.O. Box 10666, Pensacola, FL 32524
850-438-5855
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The Pensacola Scenic Bluffs Highway provides panoramic views of Escambia Bay from tall, clay bluffs. Come enjoy this unique driving experience offering a diverse landscape of bayous, tidal marshes, wo...
Listing: The Ridge Scenic Highway
325 S. Scenic Hwy., Lake Wales, FL 33853
863-678-4209
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The Corridor The Ridge Scenic Highway, located in Polk County, extends 38.7-miles along the Lake Wales Ridge, from its intersection with US 27 south of Frostproof to its intersection with ...
Listing: Suncoast Scenic Parkway
Suncoast Parkway, Brooksville, FL 34601
352-754-4057
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Listing: Tamiami Trail Scenic Highway - Windows to Gulf Coast Waters
7632 - 15th St. E., Sarasota, FL 34243
941-359-5772
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The Tamiami Trail was the first major highway that opened south Florida from Manatee to Miami. Seventy miles of historic Tamiami Trail pass through Manatee and Sarasota Counties offering windows to th...
Listing: William Bartram Scenic & Historic Highway Management Council
1133 River Birch Rd., St. Johns, FL 32259
904-287-5377
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One of the most beautiful scenic and historic highways in the state. 300-year-old live oaks, borders the St. Johns River. The Scenic Historic Highway is unique with all the intrinsic resources: scenic...
Listing: Topsail Hill Preserve State Park
7525 W. Scenic Hwy. 30A, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
850-267-0299
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Nestled in the South Walton Beaches and just east of the Topsail Hill’s Preserve, is the Gregory E. Moore RV Resort, which is part of topsail Hill Preserve State Park. The park has 156 quality R...
Listing: Courtney Campbell Scenic Highway
Clearwater Chamber Visitor Center, Clearwater, FL 33759
727-726-1547
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A trip along the Courtney Campbell Scenic Highway is something to be remembered for a lifetime. Beautiful skies, graceful water and panoramic views of some of the nicest property in Florida await the ...
Listing: North Peninsula State Park
State Road A1A, 4 miles south of Flagler Beach, Flagler Beach, FL 32136
386-517-2086
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More than two miles of beautiful, unspoiled Atlantic beaches beckon visitors to this park. Smith Creek Landing offers picnicking and 2 1/4 mile hiking trail, birding and fishing.
Listing: The St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge
1255 Lighthouse Rd. (County Road 59), St. Marks, FL 32355
850-925-6121
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Well known as an oasis of natural Florida habitats for wildlife, especially birds. Natural salt marshes, hardwood swamps, extensive pine forests and freshwater pools provide a haven for wildlife and p...
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