Whether you prefer a kayak or canoe, you can find a waterway worth tackling in just about every nook and cranny of Florida. The state has thousands of miles of paddling trails that wind through ...

Unlike other locations in Florida where you can interact with manatees – the Crystal River area north of Tampa is probably the most famous – the water here isn’t clear, so it isn’t always easy to see ...

As a native Floridian, I’d argue the best way to experience Florida is from the water. Florida may attract millions of visitors a year with high-speed roller-coasters and white-sand beaches; but as a ...

This story is part of our weekly Hidden Gems feature series as the USA TODAY Network – Florida takes readers around the state to highlight some of our most interesting attractions. Round Island ...

Florida may attract millions of visitors a year with high-speed roller-coasters and white-sand beaches; but as a native Floridian I’d argue the best things to do in Florida are just beyond its shores.