Here are some of my favorite hiking places in Florida. Beautiful scenery and so much wild life.
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This park is truly remarkable. From wild horse, bird, alligators, and bison…yes, I said bison.
Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park
An absolutely beautiful place - and so many animals!
Myakka River State Park
ONE OF THE LONGEST CONTINUALLY OCCUPIED SITES IN FLORIDA! Not a big park but has a museum and sometimes at the top of the mound you will see dolphins playing in the water below.
Crystal River Archaeological State Park - Trail of Florida's Indian Heritage
Springtime is one of the best times to go - the flowers are all in bloom and it is gorgeous!
Cedar Lakes Woods and Gardens
Perfect for a beautiful, peaceful walk
Crystal River Preserve State Park
Nice peaceful place with a picnic area - due to the alligators in the area no animals are allowed
Circle B Bar Reserve | Polk County, Florida Parks
Highlands Hammock - with more rare and endemic species than any other Florida State Park - is a place where wilderness and history are preserved
Highlands Hammock State Park
This is at John Pennekamp State Park - so worth it!
Christ of the Deep (2025) - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (with Reviews)
a breathtaking oasis of natural
Hillsborough River State Park
Discover an unexpected landscape within this remarkable geological wonderland
Devil's Millhopper Geological State Park
Florida's highest waterfall is surrounded by Huge trees and fern-covered sinkholes
Falling Waters State Park
rolling hills lead to the largest whitewater rapids in Florida
Big Shoals State Park
Ancient dunes, pristine beaches and a secluded barrier island
Little Talbot Island State Park
Enjoy a day connecting to nature
Bok Tower Gardens - Lake Wales, Florida
unparalleled landscape that provides important habitat for numerous rare and endangered species
Everglades National Park (U.S. National Park Service)
The highlight of Bulow Creek is one of the largest remaining stands of southern live oak forest along Florida's east coast
