Everyone told Tom Kennedy to expect flooded trails when he hiked through Big Cypress National Preserve in the spring of 2015. But as he sloshed through miles of waist-deep swamp water that hid ...

Fellow hikers invariably laughed when I told them I was going to tackle the Florida Trail early this year. Some friends had vowed never to make the 1,100-mile trek, which is infamous for long walks on ...

The town is near a chain of lakes, providing options for fishing, boating, or paddling, and there are plenty of land to explore with your hiking shoes, too.

Discover Florida hiking areas where summer conditions may increase tick exposure, plus practical prevention tips for safer ...

Florida residents can save on school supplies and outdoor gear during two 2026 sales tax holidays. The back-to-school sales tax holiday will be from July 20 through Aug. 20. Save on hunting, fishing ...