The Port Boca Grande Lighthouse, built in 1890, was originally used to safely guide ships into the Charlotte Harbor. The lighthouse is an iron screw pile design with a wood frame and when lit, is ...

Topsail Hill is named for its dunes, which rise like a ship's sails over soft sand beaches and the emerald waters of the Gulf of Mexico. Those same white quartz dunes are responsible for a rare ...

Mountain bike trails are occasionally closed for maintenance at Oleta River State Park. Check with the ranger station for updated trail availability. We apologize for the inconvenience. The fishing ...

We are unable to issue refunds or return tickets for any cancelations due to weather. Step back in time and enjoy the classic mermaid show, but remember this quintessential Old Florida site is also ...

Florida's 175 state parks, trails and historic sites offer beautiful backdrops for recreational and nature-based photos. This year's photo contest, “Capture the Real Florida”, received numerous ...

$6 per vehicle. Does not include gardens entry, January through April. A masterpiece of floral architecture, the gardens feature a picturesque brick walkway, secret garden, reflection pool, walled ...

If you’re looking to relax, take a hike or go for a paddle, you’ve come to the right place. Our park encompasses 620 acres and allows visitors to explore in several ways. Anglers or birders may want ...

Effective May 11, 2023: Drinking water is temporarily unavailable at Myakka River State Park. Please remember to bring your own water. Bottled water is also available at no cost at the ranger station ...

El Programa de Junior Rangers de los Parques Estatales de Florida ofrece la oportunidad de que los jóvenes aprendan, presenten servicio y compartan los recursos naturales y culturales de Florida.

Come and enjoy the park grounds and join us Thursday through Monday at the museum to take a tour of the oldest building in Manatee County. The park boasts 17 acres of manicured lawns, a large pavilion ...

It is difficult to find a location in Florida that is further removed from urban and suburban light pollution than Kissimmee Prairie Preserve State Park. In 2016, Kissimmee Prairie Preserve was ...