Camping in Florida comes with waterfront views, tropical foliage, paddling adventures and an abundance of wildlife.

ORLANDO, Fla. — While slogging through a Florida swamp in shin-deep water might not be everyone’s idea of a good time, that was precisely how I chose to spend a long November weekend on a bucket-list ...

South Florida may be nestled on one of the most coveted coastlines in the world, but is also rich with swampy wilderness that is home to exotic wildlife and amazing plants. Pack your gear and discover ...

Carving out the Florida National Scenic Trail began in 1966, and now the hiking path from the Everglades to the western Panhandle visits springs, manatees, wetlands, alligators, white beach, turquoise ...

Everyone told Tom Kennedy to expect flooded trails when he hiked through Big Cypress National Preserve in the spring of 2015. But as he sloshed through miles of waist-deep swamp water that hid ...

Florida is known for it's beaches and theme parks, but there's plenty to find off the beaten path, like this camping spot ...

When you think of hiking, you may envision traversing up and over rolling Appalachian or Rocky Mountains, braving the cold, sleet and snow. But while Florida may be popular for its amusement parks and ...

The crown jewels of Florida's multi-billion-dollar tourism empire - Disney World, Universal Studios, Sea World and more than 70 other theme parks - annually attract millions of visitors to the ...

Fellow hikers invariably laughed when I told them I was going to tackle the Florida Trail early this year. Some friends had vowed never to make the 1,100-mile trek, which is infamous for long walks on ...

Stretching the length of the state from the Gulf Islands National Seashore in the northwest to Big Cypress National Preserve in the south, the Florida National Scenic Trail offers more than a thousand ...

Backpacking conjures up visions of short pants, thick socks and wearing heavy boots while carrying a big stick. But hiking trails nowadays can include biking and kayaking down a lazy river. One thing ...