Guides: Florida: Florida Nature

Destinations: Public Lands

Canaveral National Seashore
Walk on a deserted beach for 24 miles or rent a canoe and explore Mosquito Lagoon.
National Park Service: Florida
Locate and learn more about the eleven National Parks in Florida.
Ocala National Forest
The forest features large springs, canoe trails and the Florida Trail. This is very large tract of land and it offers a variety of facilities from highly developed swimming areas to designated wilderness area
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
Use the Species Profiles section to get descriptions and maps of where to find a particular species like a whooping crane or a gopher tortoise.
Florida Greenways and Trails Guide
Get maps for hiking, biking, and paddling trails from this website provided by The Florida Department of Environmental Protection.
Florida State Forests
Take a look at over a million acres of state land that you might not have heard of. Simply click on the map to get a description of each forest.
Florida State Parks
Check out all of the many Florida state parks. they have an app too!
St. Johns River Water Management District Recreation Guide to District Lands
Explore the large tracts of land that surround the St. Johns River. There are great opportunities for hiking, camping, mountain biking, and other activities.
Florida Trail Association
Find detailed information on 1,400 miles of hiking trails from The Florida Trail Association.

Florida Naturally for Kids
Discover Florida nature! These titles will help you learn more about Florida's ecosystems and wildlife.
Florida Outdoors
Read about outdoor recreation, including trails for hiking, biking, and other activities.
Florida's Fabulous Series
Get a good basic knowledge of natural Florida with this series of books that cover Florida's plants, animals, and wildlife areas. These books have large color pictures and easy to read descriptions. Great for school reports and general information.
Florida's Natural History
Read about Florida's environmental history and explore the wild side of Florida.
St. Johns River
Learn about the longest river in the state of Florida, and browse the recreational guides.
Florida Nature DVDs
Use these DVDs for your own information or show them in the classroom.

America's Newspapers and More
You can limit your search to Florida newspapers to learn about Florida Nature.
General OneFile
General OneFile is large database with thousands of magazine articles that you can search for Florida Nature