New boardwalk stretches into the depths of Fakahatchee Strand
Fakahatchee Strand State Park near Everglades City has reopened a boardwalk through ancient cypress forests. The original was destroyed by Hurricane Ian in 2022.
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At the tip of Florida, each room has a view at Flamingo Lodge
Flamingo, the most distant outpost in Everglades National Park, offers kayaking by day and stargazing by night. The lodge has 24 rooms with kitchenettes, plus a restaurant and bar.
The best stretch of A1A for ocean views and intriguing history
For beauty and history, the 30 mile stretch of Florida A1A between Ormond Beach and Matanzas Inlet is unsurpassed.
McKee Botanical Garden’s waterlily festival is worth a getaway to Vero Beach
McKee Botanical Garden is a hidden gem in Vero Beach. Don't miss these six things during its annual waterlily festival.
7 Florida boat tours: The classic way to see the scenery
When tourists came to Florida back in the days before Disney, they still went on "rides." But in Old Florida, those rides were boat tours not roller coasters. Seeing Florida...
In Vero Beach, a short list of things to do is a good thing
Most folks from out of state have never heard of Vero Beach, and that's part of its charm. Vero is just the sort of place urban Floridians crave – somewhere...
Four great rivers to kayak or canoe from a base in Ocala
Florida beaches get all the tourist attention, but some of the state’s most remarkable assets are the aquarium-clear freshwater springs in Central and North Florida. There’s no better way to...
The 7 best county parks in Florida to visit
Florida is widely known for its award-winning state parks, but you may be missing out on this state’s best-kept secrets. County parks can be every bit as impressive, and a...
Viajes: Un vistazo a las casas históricas de Key West
Uno de los grandes placeres de visitar Key West es admirar las cientos de casas históricas que han sido cuidadosamente conservadas y restauradas. Pero pocos visitantes pueden echar un vistazo...
Four chances to peek inside Key West’s historic homes
One of the great pleasures of visiting Key West is admiring the hundreds of historic homes that have been lovingly preserved and restored. But few visitors get a peek inside...