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 ...

On a recent fall trip, magenta beautyberries dotted the curvy road, sultry summer temperatures had cooled ever so slightly, and amber and gold tinged the towering sweetgums throughout Torreya State ...

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 ...

The mighty Blue Ridge Mountains are among the most beautiful scenes on the entire U.S. East Coast. Ranging from South-Central ...

Tucked away in the rolling hills of Northwest Florida, just off I-10 in Marianna, lies a natural wonder that feels like stepping into another world—Florida Caverns State Park. This hidden gem is ...

Legend has it that centuries ago, manatees used to be mistaken for mermaids, so a sight last week at one Florida state park would have put ancient sailors in shock. Blue Spring State Park is home to ...

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 ...

NOW TO A STORY MAKING HEADLINES THIS AFTERNOON. A LOT OF PEOPLE ANGRY ABOUT A PROPOSAL TO ADD GOLF COURSES AT A CERTAIN FLORIDA STATE PARK THAT INCLUDES JONATHAN DICKINSON STATE PARK IN HOBE SOUND.

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 ...