Despite being just a 25 minute drive from St Petersburg and around 40 minutes from Tampa, Terra Ceia Preserve State […]

If you are the type of person who visits state parks in Florida for the chance to see rare and

If you are looking for a beach destination where you can rest, relax and enjoy the wonders of nature, then

‘Way down upon the Suwannee River, Far, far away, There’s where my heart is turning ever, There’s where the old

Nestled on Charlotte County’s stunning southwest corner, Stump Pass Beach State Park is the perfect destination to get away from

Overall Florida has 158 state parks in its system, but none of them are quite like Stephen Foster Folk Culture

Looking for a place to escape into nature? Then consider a visit to St. Sebastian River Preserve State Park. Nestled

When St. Marks River Preserve State Park opened in 2007 it became Florida’s 161st state park. Situated just 10 miles

If you love the water, then you should make a point of visiting St. Lucie Inlet Preserve State Park. Located

For those who enjoy coastal getaways, St. Andrews State Park provides you with everything you need. Tucked in between St

As one of the smaller state parks in Florida, South Fork State Park doesn’t get the plaudits that others do.

If you love fishing then the Skyway Fishing Pier State Park has to be high on your bucket list. Providing

Park sign at Seabranch Preserve State Park. Photo: Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons Picturesque Seabranch Preserve State Park

Fifteen miles of pristine marsh and wetlands stretch across Florida’s east coast, from Ft. Pierce to Jensen Beach, providing much

Cannons from shipwreck at San Pedro Underwater Archaeological Preserve State Park. Photo: Park Facebook Page. San Pedro Underwater Archaeological Preserve

Visit the historic site of a Spanish colonial fort along the Wakulla and St. Marks rivers. This National Landmark dates

San Felasco Hammock Preserve State Park is a breathtaking nature preserve with miles of trails for hiking, mountain biking and

Six natural springs of stunning turquoise waters surrounded by ancient oaks may be found in Gilchrist County, 20 miles northwest

Discover where the Santa Fe River ‘Rises’ while surrounded by ancient oaks, pines and hickory trees, 30 miles north of

Bright colorful gardens and structures reminiscent of the mid 1900s can be found halfway between St. Augustine and Gainesville in

Pumpkin Hill Creek Preserve State Park is a natural area consisting of pine flatwoods and coastal uplands along the Nassau

Trail through the woods at Price’s Scrub State Park. Photo: LittleT889, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons Price’s Scrub State

The famous ‘fountain of youth’ may just be located in Holmes County, Florida only 90 miles east of Pensacola. As

Perdido key state park is located along a barrier island in Escambia County, Florida not far from the Alabama border.

Take a walk through the live oaks along Paynes Creek and learn more about Florida’s early settlers. Not just another

Discover the real Florida inside this 21,000 acre nature preserve just 10 miles south of Gainesville in Alachua County. Paynes

Oscar Scherer State Park, located between Sarasota and Venice, is an oasis in the midst of urban life. This beautiful

Orman House Historic State Park features a majestic 19th century mansion and botanical gardens along the Apalachicola River on St.

Park sign at Olustee Battlefield Historic State Park. Photo: Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons An historic area surrounded

Love American war history? Then you will want to pay a visit to Okeechobee Battlefield Historic State Park. Established in

As Florida state parks go, Ochlockonee River State Park is not the biggest. However, its 540-acres are packed with some

Established in 1935, O’leno State Park is one of the oldest state parks in Florida. Nestled on the Santa Fe

If you love beaches that come with a healthy dose of serenity then you should pay a visit to North

If you are into US Civil War history you’ll want to pay a visit to Natural Bridge Battlefield Historic State

Nestled in Cross Creek, roughly halfway between Jacksonville and Orlando, Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Historic State Park is a fascinating place

Florida is blessed with several first-magnitude springs, but none can compare with the one at Madison blue spring state park.

Looking for a place where nature exists in its purest form? Then a visit to Lower Wekiva River Preserve State

Once a favored tourist hotspot for celebrities, millionaires and US Presidents, Long Key State Park is one of Florida’s most

If your ideal getaway involves heading to a place where you can fish, swim and indulge in a range of

For those who want a break within nature there are few better places to go in Florida than Little Manatee

Tucked away in an isolated part of the Florida Keys lies the fabulous Lignumvitae Key Botanical State Park. A place

For those who are fascinated by native history and culture a visit to Letchworth-Love Mounds Archaeological State Park should be

Need a break from the pace of city life? Then consider a visit to Lake Talquin State Park. Situated on

If the pace of life in Tampa or Fort Myers has gotten too much for you, then consider a short

For those who enjoy the great outdoors, a trip to Lake Kissimmee State Park should be high on your bucket

For those who want to escape into nature, Lake June-in-Winter Scrub Preserve State Park provides the perfect sanctuary in which

Over in the Florida Panhandle, just 15 minutes from downtown Tallahassee, Lake Jackson Mounds Archaeological State Park is a fascinating

Love nature? Well you are going to want to head on over to Lake Griffin State Park in central Florida

View of the springs at Lafayette blue springs state park from above. Photo: Paul Clark, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia