Central Florida

Beautiful lakes, over 20 miles of trails, horseback riding, and endless opportunities to explore outside wait for you to discover at Lake Louisa State Park. I visited this park for the first time in June with a group of girls from the Florida Outdoorsy Gals group. After my first visit, I definitely plan to return!…

Tampa has some hidden gems right inside of the city. This week I have rounded up seven parks I enjoy visiting in Tampa, Florida. Keep reading to find a new park you can visit today! Which Tampa parks should I visit? While this is not an all-inclusive list of the parks in Tampa these are…

Beautiful remote beaches, historic gun batteries, nature trails, a lighthouse and more are all waiting to be discovered at Egmont Key State Park. This state park can old be reached by boat or ferry and is the perfect day trip from the Tampa Bay area. Keep reading to plan your day! Egmont Key State Park…

Pinellas County has three awesome nature preserves to visit if you enjoy hiking and exploring the outdoors. These preserves will make you feel like you are much further outside the city than you are and are worth a visit. The three Pinellas County nature preserves that I have visited are Boyd Hill Nature Preserve, Brooker…

Located right off Interstate-275, Terra Ceia Preserve State Park is the perfect place to spend some secluded time in nature. Terra Ceia Preserve State Park is a 1,932-acre preserve in Manatee County. Keep reading until the end of this post to find out why this park will always be a special place to me!   Terra…

There is no shortage when it comes to exploring new Florida State Parks. Colt Creek State Park is a great place to visit if you enjoy camping, hiking, or kayaking. With over 5,000 acres to explore there is sure to be something for everyone. Colt Creek State Park – The Basics Colt Creek State Park…