Nature in Florida

What makes Philippe Park in Safety Harbor so popular? Explore the many family activities and unique area history in these stunning photos and comprehensive article.

Botanical gardens in Florida offer a beautiful and peaceful retreat from everyday life. They provide a shady sanctuary on hot Florida days and introduce visitors to Florida’s native plants as well as exotic plant species from around the world.   As a nature lover and advocate of landscaping with native plants, I love visiting gardens…

A river. A campground. An historic museum and buildings. An animal refuge. Playground, picnic tables, boat ramp, trails. A very large grassy area and a big covered stage-like building. You’ll find all of this and more at Pioneer Park in Zolfo Springs, Florida. As we drive through the park, I imagine the townspeople gathering here…