Bowditch Point Park in Fort Myers is a small 17-acre park at the north end of Fort Myers Beach. Though small, it protects a critically important part of the island, preventing it from being developed. I’m always a fan of that because parks are better than condo towers, especially on Florida’s barrier islands. This park…
The Sunshine State might be the carpenter’s dream of states, but there are still waterfalls in Florida which we can admire. In this guide, we share the 15 most stunning Florida waterfalls, where you can find them, and how you can see them. Visitors to Florida often think of it as a tropical paradise. Hard…
Spring is a time when nature bursts to life, with Florida wildflowers blooming and wildlife coming into view. From colorful fields of wildflowers to rare glimpses of manatees, it’s the perfect time to head out and enjoy the natural beauty of the Sunshine State. If you’re looking to explore beyond the usual tourist hotspots, here…
When I think of hiking trails, I most often think of beautiful, nature-filled trails where I’m stopping every five feet to take a photograph of a flower, tree, or animal. This is why most people avoid hiking with me. For those of us who love history (almost) as much as nature, historic hiking trails offer…
The Florida State Parks system as we know it today kicked off in 1935, thanks to a federal Depression-era program aiming to put America’s out-of-work youth to good use. Even back then, someone thought, “Hey, maybe we should actually preserve a few things.” And so, the idea of protecting Florida’s historic sites under the state…