Just south of Daytona Beach, Ponce Preserve straddles the island from the Halifax River to the Atlantic Ocean, which means access to both kinds of watery fun! The best part - there’s a hike in-between. Check out a preview of what’s along the trail … the details are headed out to Hike-A-Week readers this afternoon.

For Father’s Day, Florida State Parks is offering 75% off admission fees in honor of Dad and the 75th anniversary of Florida State Parks. I’d thought it was free - sorry fir the premature announcement, readers - but 75% off is a heck of a deal! Take Dad out to swim, snorkel, fish - saltwater [...]

Saturday Jun 5 is National Trails Day, with hundreds of events being held throughout the United States, including here in Florida. I’ll share some specific guided hikes and special celebrations on the blog this week, but to get going tracking down an event near you, check into the American Hiking Society web site

Tripped over a snake on a Florida trail? Stopped in your tracks watching one in the water? We’ve all had these moments that make us wary. The good news is that there are only six species of venomous snakes in Florida, and they’re pretty easy to identify. Especially after you take a look at this [...]

Take advantage of a special offer this Sunday for Mom (and Dad) to enjoy a visit to a Florida State Park with you.
In honor of Mom - and their 75th anniversary - the state parks are offering 75% off the gate fee on Mother’s Day.
There’s no excuse NOT to be outdoors this weekend!
(Psst … they’re [...]