Summer break is wrapping up soon, but there's still time to squeeze in a few adventures that will leave your family with more than just great photos. These four experiences help you connect with the wildlife, history, and culture that make the St. Pete-Clearwater area so special.

Summer in Florida doesn't have to mean staying inside. In North Lake County, you'll find refreshing springs, shady nature trails, charming downtowns, and breezy lakefront parks that make it easy to enjoy the season. Here are five ways to make the most of a summer getaway around Eustis and Mount Dora.

There’s no shortage of places to paddle in the Tampa Bay Area. From mangrove tunnels to spring-fed rivers and hidden indland gems, here are ten of my favorite spots within 90 minutes of Tampa.

Just off the coast of Port Richey, about 50 minutes north of Tampa, paddlers can kayak, SUP, or canoe to Durney Key, a small Gulf island near one of Florida’s rare remaining clusters of historic stilt houses Here’s what to know before heading out on the water.

There are so many ways to enjoy Everglades National Park, but at 1.5 million acres, it can be hard to know where to start. Keep this list in mind for your next visit, whether it’s your first time or you’re a seasoned Everglades explorer looking for a new adventure. 

Let’s make 2026 the year of discovering the beauty of Wild Florida! After exploring the state from the Panhandle to the Keys, these are the ten beautiful places I think are worth checking off your Florida bucket list.