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

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.

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 ...

Explore bucket-list hikes across Florida with no permits required, from wild wetlands and clear springs to scenic bluffs and ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Arguably one of the best ways to get outside and into nature is through visiting the many trails Florida has to offer. Right here in Orlando, there are plenty of trails with varying levels of ...

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 ...

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 ...

ORLANDO, Fla. — 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 ...