DUNEDIN, Fla. — Last week, Florida's Department of Environmental Protection unveiled plans aimed at bringing more people to state parks. Those plans include adding pickleball courts, golf courses and ...

This 12,000-acre Florida state park near Copeland is one of the state’s most surprising wilderness areas, filled with rare orchids, towering cypress forests, and incredible wildlife.

Is visiting a Florida state park in your Memorial Day plans? While not all Florida schools have started their summer break, the siren call of lazy days on the beach, a Memorial Day road trip or ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. TerryKelly/Getty Images Hiking trail in Torreya State Park. On a recent fall trip, magenta beautyberries dotted the curvy road, ...

Walton County, FL - Florida has quietly expanded its state park system with the opening of Shoal River Headwaters State Park, a new conservation and recreation area in Walton County that gives the ...

Visit this secluded island state park in Florida where pristine beaches, turquoise water, and rare wildlife make for the ...

Falling Waters State Park has long been a favorite destination for my family. I’ve taken my kids hiking and camping here countless times, roasting hot dogs and s’mores over the campfire and marveling ...

The white sandy beach along St. Andrew's State Park in Florida. In August, Google Maps shared its data after analyzing state parks around the nation to find and rank them on various factors, including ...

Florida eliminates sales tax on all state park entrance fees. This change is part of a larger tax relief package including breaks on outdoor and disaster preparedness supplies. The State Park ...

Known as the "Mountains of Florida" thanks to its ravines and hills, Torreya State Park in northern Florida is a popular place to go hiking. The park is considered a must-visit for nature enthusiasts ...