This Central Florida escape offers peaceful lakes, leafy trails, and easy city access, making it a refreshing change of pace ...

It’s that time of year again to start planning daytime excursions and ways to keep cool in the hottest months of the year. Luckily for the otherwise landlocked city of Orlando, our central location ...

Wekiwa Springs State Park Wekiwa Springs, FL This stunning spring is less than 20 minutes from downtown Orlando, inviting locals to escape the city and enjoy all that nature has to offer. The emerald ...

Florida’s natural springs are another reason to visit the Sunshine State, in addition to its sunny beaches, theme parks, and citrus fruits. These glistening pools can be found all across the state, ...

Launching kayaks into the Wekiva River at Wekiwa Springs State Park. Just outside the busy city of Orlando, Wekiwa Springs State Park is my go-to spot when I need a breather from the daily grind.

Gilchrist Blue Springs, located about 20 miles northwest of Gainesville, Fla., is a popular recreation site known for the clarity of its water. Christopher Meindl, CC BY “Behold … a vast circular ...

Florida is known for its diverse landscapes and cultures. However, many visitors to the Sunshine State stick to popular cities like Miami, Fort Lauderdale, and Orlando, despite it being rated ...

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Christopher F. Meindl, University of South Florida (THE CONVERSATION) “Behold … a vast ...