Discover the scenic Rice Creek Levee Trail in Palatka, Florida, a 5.3-mile loop through swamps and ancient Cypress Trees.

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ORLANDO, Fla. — While the changing seasons in northern states are marked by the changing vibrant reds, burnt oranges and golden yellow leaves, Florida’s fall season is noted by temperatures that are ...

If Florida's cities are getting to be a bit much, you can get away from it all at this state park, where you can hike in the ...

Explore scenic hiking trails in Florida for 2026, from cypress swamps and coastal dunes to pine forests and wildlife-filled paths across the Sunshine State.

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 ...

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 ...

I wish I had the luxury of taking two months off to embark on a major thru-hiking adventure like the Florida Trail. For now, in lieu of that, I can live vicariously through others, like my friend Greg ...

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, ...

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 ...

There’s always a chance you might see wildlife while in the wilderness, but some hikers in Florida got quite the show when they stumbled upon a bear relaxing on their trail. A black bear lying across ...

There's always a chance you might see wildlife while in the wilderness, and some hikers in Florida got quite the show when they stumbled upon a bear relaxing on their trail.