Ever wish you could explore the vast diversity of nature that lives at the top of the forest? The Canopy Walkway, a swinging bridge suspended 25 feet above the ground that traverses 100 feet of ...

SARASOTA HAS LONG BEEN DEFINED by its ultra-white sandy beaches and glittering sunsets. But just nine miles east of I-75, you’ll find an environment just as beautiful, an enormous swath of primal ...

Cool mornings make for good hikes. But why not leave the traditional trail behind and head to the treetops? Bird watchers, backpackers and day hikers come to Myakka River State Park for the 39 miles ...

I was very pleased to see that Sarasota County leadership is focusing on ecotourism as an asset of the wonderful place we live (“Sarasota County eyes increased access to preserves as part of ...

Margaret Lowman, known world-wide as "Canopy Meg" for her tireless efforts to save global forests and the visionary behind the creation of the canopy walkway in Florida's Myakka River State Park, has ...

Hankering to visit a Florida state park? Give in to the urge. Our state parks promise to show the real Florida, and generally deliver on that promise. I’ve found the real magic often kicks in when I’m ...

Visiting a Florida state park is the perfect getaway. For this nature-loving day trip, I chose Myakka River State Park in Sarasota County on the west side of Florida. As you enter the park’s dense ...