Escaping the Busy, Busy World at Key Vista Nature Park
“Oou oou” The haunting trill echoed through the pine trees. In the distance, a lone dove perched on top of a nest in a treetop. Read More
“Oou oou” The haunting trill echoed through the pine trees. In the distance, a lone dove perched on top of a nest in a treetop. Read More
This is Part 2 of Bayport and Pine Island: Part of Hernando County’s Gift to the Nature Coast. Part 1 may be found by… Read More
As our kayaks glide through the dark water of the Withlacoochee River, a calmness fills the cool morning air around us. Birds flit from tree… Read More
Winners will receive prize packages including outdoor gear and Florida State Parks merchandise. Florida State Parks Announces Winners of 2023 Photo Contest John Hootman’s… Read More
Palmetto bushes, towering over six feet and flanking both sides of the worn dirt path, their spiky fronds big enough to use as sunshade umbrellas. Read More
Governor Ron DeSantis highlighted the record-breaking success of his three-month Great Outdoors Initiative, providing 50% discounts on Gold Sportsman hunting and fishing licenses and Annual… Read More
Squirrel Woah! We jumped back as a chunky grey blur rushed past us on the boardwalk handrail. It leaped onto a nearby tree trunk. The… Read More
Setting prescribed fires in controlled settings can reduce the risk of wildfires burning out of control. That’s why the Southwest Florida… Read More
The Southwest Florida Water Management District’s (District) Flying Eagle Nature Center in Citrus County will be temporarily closed to the public… Read More
I look ahead and there is a curving blacktop taking me through stands of pine, oak, and sugar maple trees with occasional citrus trees popping… Read More
Delighted deer nibbled on mossy wreaths. Panthers playfully pounced on smiling gingerbread figures. Mischievous Max the bear stole snack-filled stockings off of the hearth. Lu… Read More
Florida State Parks offers their FIRST DAY HIKE initiative, State Parks around Florida haveForest Hikes all over the state. Don’t miss Florida State Parks… Read More