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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.
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.
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 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.
Florida in the Summer: How to Survive It
Florida summer runs roughly May through October, and surviving it is about timing, shade, cold water, and respecting the afternoon storm.
Florida in the Summer: How to Survive It
Florida summer runs hot, wet, and long. Here is how locals actually get through it: timing, cold water, and respect for the 3 p.m. storm.
How to Survive a Florida Summer
Florida summer runs on a schedule: mornings for living, afternoons for storms, evenings for making up for lost time. Here's how locals work it.
A Weekend in Florida, Done Properly
How to spend a Florida weekend the way locals do: one coast, early mornings, fish dip, springs, and a healthy respect for the afternoon storm.
What People Get Wrong About Florida
Florida is not one place, the beach is not the point, and winter is the good season. A correction from the inside.