Florida is famous for beaches and theme parks, but this underrated trail cuts through the state and gives hikers a unique ...

While slogging through a Florida swamp in shin-deep water might not be everyone’s idea of a good time, that was precisely how I chose to spend a long November weekend on a bucket-list backpacking trip ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. There’s a lot more wilderness, and a lot more ecosystems to hike through, in Florida than most people think. Case in point: The ...

This Florida park offers paddling along a scenic creek, shaded trails through cypress forests, abundant wildlife, fishing ...

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 ...

Slinking down the state's sandy shoreline and the viridian heartland, a slew of extended, multi-day hikes unfurl along some of the most scenic trails in Florida. While perhaps not as closely ...

A typical hiking or camping checklist includes several basics: food, water, shelter, a sleeping system, reliable footwear and perhaps a small first-aid kit. Imagine ditching all of the food and most ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. ORLANDO, Fla. — I wish I had the luxury of taking two months off to embark on a major thru-hiking adventure like the Florida Trail ...

Fire ravaged more than a thousand acres of the Picayune Strand, putting the area in the spotlight. We look back at the ...

Most backpackers who set out on the 1,100-mile Florida National Scenic Trail typically spend two months thru-hiking the trail, from Big Cypress National Preserve in South Florida to Gulf Islands ...

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — For many, fall means the changing of leaves, holidays and football. But for members of the Florida Trail Association, it signifies the start of maintenance season. Every year, ...

With the Ocala National Forest and many nature preserves nearby, Marion County has no shortage of outdoor recreational opportunities. From Rainbow Springs to Alexander Springs, the 72-degree waters ...