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Two Trail Crews, 1,600 New Feet of the Cumberland Trail
Tennessee trail crews hand-built over 1,600 feet of new Cumberland Trail through rock and root this fall — and the same volunteer spirit runs to Fl...
The Diva of Ocean Drive Is Coming Back
After nearly a decade dark, the 1936 Tides Hotel on Miami Beach's Ocean Drive is being restored and is set to reopen.
Okaloosa Island Just Got a Four-Mile Path That Glows in the Dark
A new 4-mile walking and biking path now links two bridges on Okaloosa Island — and it glows at night. Here's why that's worth a trip.
Lake Yale Is Finally Turning a Corner, and Central Florida Noticed
Lake County's most impaired lake just posted its first measurable win: phosphorus levels dropped sharply after the first round of a major restoration.
October Is Florida Trails Month, and a Tiny Suwannee River Town Is Getting Its Due
Florida named October Greenways and Trails Month and spotlighted White Springs, a small Suwannee River town built for hikers, bikers and paddlers.
Two New Miles of Florida Trail, Built by Hand in Chuluota
Volunteers just replaced a roadwalk near Chuluota with two-plus miles of real trail through scrub, wetlands and oak hammocks.
Cedar Key Fires Up the Chowder Pots Again: The Seafood Festival Returns October 17–18
One of Florida's oldest seafood festivals is back in tiny Cedar Key this October, and every food booth on the beach feeds the town itself.
Gainesville Throws Its 110th Homecoming, and Comedy Comes Back to Gator Growl
UF just celebrated 110 years of Homecoming, and Gator Growl brought comedy back to the stage for the first time since 2012.
Amelia Island Just Got a Little Easier to Wander
Nassau County cut the ribbon on an expanded Amelia Island Trail, adding new paved pathway for walkers, runners and cyclists on Florida's northeast ...
Ten Times the Water: Florida Bay Is Getting Its Freshwater Back
Even in a drought year, ten times more freshwater is reaching Florida Bay than a decade ago — and the seagrass is better for it.
2,200 More Acres of Wild Florida, Locked In Along Telogia Creek
The Nature Conservancy just protected 2,200 acres in Florida's Panhandle, linking state parks, a national forest, and a comeback story for a nine-f...
Cedar Key Sets the Table Again: Florida's Clam Capital Readies Its 54th Seafood Festival
Cedar Key's beloved Seafood Festival returns October 17-18 for its 54th year — free admission, local clams, and a parade in Florida's second-oldest...
A Town of 700 Is About to Feed 20,000: Cedar Key's Seafood Festival Turns 55
Cedar Key's beloved Seafood Festival returns October 17–18 for its 55th year — free admission, local clams, and every dollar staying on the island.
The 'Florida' Sign Is Coming Back to Downtown Gainesville
Gainesville's nearly century-old Florida Theater is getting a new glowing marquee this October, built by a local sign shop.
A Panther Mom and Three Kittens Just Showed Up North of the River
Trail cameras at Babcock Ranch Preserve caught a Florida panther mom with three kittens — a hopeful sign the big cats are pushing north.
The Best Water in Florida
The best water in Florida comes out of the ground: the springs of the north-central part of the state, clear and cold, all year.
Florida at Its Least Touristy: The State Between the Postcards
The Florida most visitors never see: the Big Bend, the springs, cattle country, and the Forgotten Coast, with directions on how to find it.
Forty-Eight New Neighbors: The Florida Scrub-Jay Is Making a Comeback in Manatee County
Biologists moved 48 young scrub-jays to a Manatee County state park — and Florida's only homegrown bird is holding its own.
Florida at Its Least Touristy: The Parts Nobody Puts on a Postcard
The Florida without wristbands: the Forgotten Coast, the Big Bend, springs country, and the cattle interior most visitors drive past.
Coast to Coast, the Slow Way: Florida's Cross-State Trail Rides Are Back on the Calendar
Bike Florida's September newsletter lays out a full season of supported rides across the state on the Coast-to-Coast Trail — and anyone can join.
What to Bring on a Road Trip Through Florida
Sunscreen, a rain layer, a cooler, toll money, and a plan for the 3 p.m. thunderstorm. Here's the full list, from the Panhandle to the Keys.
The Swamp Sold Out Again — and Every Ticket Helped a Neighbor
Florida opened its home season with 352 Community Day in Gainesville — a 19th straight Swamp sellout where every ticket helped a local nonprofit.
Why People From Florida Never Really Leave
Floridians move away all the time. They just never stop being from Florida, and most of them come back.
The Best Water in Florida Is Not at the Beach
Florida's best water is inland: the springs of the north-central counties, clear enough to read a license plate through twenty feet of it.