Central Florida

Florida State Parks are a fun way to learn more about your state, with a total of 175 state parks. There are several Florida State Parks near Tampa within a 1-hour drive. Regardless of the amount of time you have, from a couple hours to a full day, there is plenty to see at these…

I was hosted by River Wild Kayaking for a guided eco tour, but this post is my honest review of my experience.   River Wild Kayaking hosted me for a guided kayaking tour on the Anclote River in Tarpon Springs, Florida. I wanted to write up a review of my thoughts. Spoiler alert: It was so…

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…