With easy access to incredible fishing and kayaking, this cozy suburb in Florida is an excellent spot for a calm getaway near ...

Snorkel or scuba dive to explore flourishing coral reefs and historic shipwrecks. Kayak or canoe through peaceful mangrove creeks for a close-up at Florida's coastal ecosystem. Take a guided boat tour ...

Just off Captiva Island's eastern shore, Buck Key Preserve waits behind a wall of mangroves. The 350-acre sanctuary is wonderfully isolated, making you feel as if you've slipped into a pocket of Old ...

A kayak trip through Biscayne National Park allows you to feast your eyes on Florida’s mangroves. Mangroves are essential to the state — a native plant worth protecting so that it can protect others.

Round Island Riverside Park is one of the best places to see manatees, beyond Florida’s many natural springs. The 83-acre Indian River County park is just north of the St. Lucie County line, between ...

View post: Aldi’s $13 Coffee Pod Organizer Instantly Cleans Up Your Counter Jacksonville, home of Florida’s First Coast, has always been known for its outstanding inshore and offshore fishing. With ...

Mangrove snapper, also known as gray snapper or mangos, are plentiful in Florida during the summer months. The fall mullet run is starting in the Halifax/Indian River area, signaling a good time for ...

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 ...