Even though Florida is the flattest US state, at least one of its state parks is a near-perfect replica of the famous Blue Ridge Mountains ...

It may surprise some of you, but Florida is home to numerous parks and forests that have hundreds of amazing hiking trails to choose from. But finding the best amongst so many wouldn’t be easy.

Whether you’re looking for an uncrowded family vacation, a romantic getaway for two, or a solo adventure, give these small ...

Considered the “Mountains of Florida,” Torreya has 16 miles of challenging hiking trails. The shortest — the Weeping Ridge Trail — is just a mile round-trip, but it dips into a steep ...

Travelers can also enjoy the park's numerous hiking trails, from portions of the Florida Trail to the Hobe Mountain Trail, a short boardwalk trail with an observation tower. Overnight guests can ...

The crack of the whips prompted the cowboys to become known as Florida Crackers. The sound can be heard for miles and was ...

Skip the actual dog park located just inside the entrance and instead, hit the (very manageable) trails. These dog-friendly ... Kate Cimini is the Florida Investigative Reporter for the USA ...

The burn area covers several popular hiking spots, including Temescal Canyon Trail and Los Leones Trail. Although part of its eastern end suffered damage, much of the 67-mile Backbone Trail was ...

Emily Bush, executive director of Bike/Walk Central Florida, a nonprofit organization that advocates for bicyclist and pedestrian safety, said either a tunnel or a bridge would increase the trail ...

One of the original Florida state parks, opened to the public in 1935, the 13,000-acre expanse felt more like Georgia or North Carolina with its high plateaus, steep ravines, waterfalls ...