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Anglers Welcome

For sport fishing enthusiasts, the Tallahassee area's lakes, rivers and wilderness preserves (and longer, cooler fishing season) are a major Florida attraction.

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Unleash Your Wild Side

Are you an animal lover? Are your kids? Jungle Island in sunny Miami is where you need to be. With its unique and up-close animal encounters, once-in-a-lifetime experiences happen every day.

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Surfing for a Cause

Hundreds of surfers, thousands of spectators, millions of dollars raised to benefit the National Kidney Foundation (NKF), and barrels of beachin’ fun in Cocoa Beach.

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Keys, Please: See the Keys from the Water

The rest of Florida makes you choose between the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico. This is not the case in the Florida Keys.

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From Beaches to Rivers

From beaches to rivers, enjoy the Florida sun, surf and sand in Santa Rosa County.

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Pensacola's Natural Lure

From the "Canoe Capital of Florida" to the world's largest artificial reef, the Pensacola Bay Area's outdoor offerings attract and amaze everyone from fun-loving kids to serious nature enthusiasts....

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Adventure Bound

On the Paradise Coast of Naples, Marco Island and the Everglades, the locals will tell you that summer is when nature really comes alive. Spend your long summer days exploring this wild region, from...

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It's a Wild, Wild Life in Naples

From bird watching to beachcombing, the Paradise Coast of Naples, Marco Island and the Everglades tantalizes outdoor enthusiasts with miles of natural thrills.

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Cool Ways to Chill Out

It's no secret that Florida gets hot. And as Floridians will tell you, we're always looking for new ways and places to cool off. So while instinct may tell you to pack your beach bag and head to the...

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A New Frontier: The Florida Everglades

Explore the Western Everglades, where Ten Thousand Islands coax you beyond the coast.

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Natural Kissimmee

Get out of Orlando and into the "real Florida," a place where Cracker cowboys and Seminole warriors once ruled.

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Paddling Through Paradise

Taking to the water is one of the best ways to explore the natural beauty of Martin County, located on Florida's east coast, just north of Palm Beach and halfway between Miami and Orlando. Navigate the...

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Okeechobee Outback

Natural Florida is full of surprises for backpackers and outdoors enthusiasts.

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Five Wild Hikes in Hernando County

These hiking trails provide a corridor to an abundance of parks, preserves and state-managed lands to explore.

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Summer Splash

Bounded by the St. Johns River and the Atlantic Ocean with the Indian River Lagoon in between, the Space Coast is the perfect place to make a summer splash. Whether paddling, casting or cruising, cool...

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Splash Down in Key West

These adventurous offshore activities won't leave you high and dry.

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Pensacola's Great Outdoors

Urban travelers don't have to go far to unplug city stress and enjoy Mother Nature's gifts.

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Pasco County: Hike, Paddle and Ride

Explore this Central Florida county by land or by sea.

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An All-American Beauty

Discover the natural features of the Florida Keys via the Overseas Highway, one of the best scenic road trips in the U.S.

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Sunny Days, Starry Nights in The Palm Beaches & Boca Raton

Celebrate the beauty and culture of The Palm Beaches & Boca Raton with these great activities.

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Shake It Up

Ten water sports to spice up your time by the Florida seashore.

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Four If By Sea

No matter where you are in the St. Petersburg/Clearwater area, you're never more than a few miles from the sparkling blue waters of the Gulf, the Intracoastal or Tampa Bay. I charted a course on four...

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A Home Run Hit for the Family

Head to The Palm Beaches during major league spring training for a vacation that's sure to be a hit with the whole family.

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Plush Poolside Experiences

Poolside fun and relaxation merge into one luxurious experience at these unique pools around Florida.

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Castaway for a Day

As an alternative to a Tahiti vacation my husband, James, and I sought to find our fantasy island closer to home – the keys and islands of the St. Petersburg/Clearwater area. We began with one of the...

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The Art of Doing Nothing

Though you can find plenty to do on Captiva Island that will keep you busy day night, you can alternately, simply, relax.

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A Treasured Trip

An outdoors girl at heart, I grew more and more energized as I planned a trip to the Treasure Coast, an area on Florida's east coast that's brimming with natural beauty. The possibilities endless, I...

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The Charms of the Farms in Manatee County

Imagine what it's like to drink milk fresh from a cow, taste sweet honey from local bees, sip wine where the grape was grown, or sink your teeth into a just-picked peach or an ear of corn so juicy and...

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Nature's Finest

Known for waterfront sunsets, seashells and sandy beaches, Sanibel Island on Southwest Florida's Gulf Coast is a tranquil retreat that's a natural choice for outdoor lovers. And my stay at the...

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Kiteboarding at Hawks Cay: Ride Like the Wind

Paradise awaits. Ditch the snow shovel, pack your swimsuit and head to The Florida Keys.

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A Water Lover's Dream

A hidden treasure on Florida's East Coast, Indian River County - from Sebastian Inlet to Vero Beach - is a water lover's paradise.

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Wild Wanderings in Sarasota

The idea of Sarasota as a wild vacation destination isn't as far-fetched as it sounds. If your idea of "wild" involves seeing giant alligators up close, walking among the treetops, kayaking scenic...

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Outdoor Adventures in Palm Beach County

Take an airboat ride through the Everglades, fish in Boca Raton or look at lions in West Palm Beach.

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Take to the Hills for Outdoor Adventure in Tallahassee

Topography is the name of the game in Tallahassee, making Florida's state capital a prime playground for outdoor enthusiasts.

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Bird Watching at its Best in Pasco County

I was walking down the nature trail that runs along Rocky Creek when the morning stillness was shattered by the cry of not one but two osprey in flight.

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Key West Calls

Sipping a tropical drink in Mallory Square, watching a schooner slip past the setting sun, is something everybody should experience at least once in their lives. But this island city, once home to...

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Ten Must-Do Hikes in Florida

A Florida outdoors enthusiast - and avid hiker - shares his favorite places to explore nature on foot.

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