Known as the "Mountains of Florida" thanks to its ravines and hills, Torreya State Park in northern Florida is a popular ...

Here’s what readers are saying in Sunday’s letters to the editor. A flatwoods trail at Jonathan Dickinson State Park. Last year, a debate erupted over whether to add golf courses to the park, along ...

Astronomy lovers don't need to head out West to find dark skies. This Florida state park is perfect for a serene night of ...

Some RVers chase mountain views. Others want a quiet lake. But for many, nothing beats waking up with the sound of waves and salt air just outside the door. Florida’s Gulf Coast is lined with parks ...

Florida's state parks offer diverse outdoor activities for Labor Day, including hiking, paddling, and picnicking. Several state parks, such as Big Talbot Island, Anastasia, and Fort Clinch, offer ...

Florida's state parks offer some of the most unique experiences in the country. From fishing, camping, hiking and horseback riding to spotting and admiring some of our more unique wildlife like ...

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — A bill moving through the Florida legislature meant to block development of Florida state park land is heading to the Senate floor. CS/ SB 80 was found favorable by the Senate ...

Six weeks ago, Florida Opinion journalists of the USA Today Network asked you, our readers, to join us in a legislative advocacy campaign to protect and preserve our beloved state parks. And you ...

In a perfect world, state Sen. Gayle Harrell's Senate Bill 80, the so-called "State Park Preservation Act," should be unnecessary. After the public outcry last year over plans to put hotels, golf ...

Florida’s Department of Environmental Protection last year announced a plan that would have allowed developers to turn state parks into more touristy attractions. The 2024-2025 Great Outdoors ...