Get my FREE Florida Bucket List
Ready to start exploring the real Florida? Look no further than these Florida State Park recaps to plan your next adventure!
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…
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!…
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…
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…
Experience one of the most unique areas of Tampa and learn about the rich history of the cigar capital of the world by visiting the Ybor City Museum State Park. This state park is unusual as most of it is inside, so it is the perfect park to visit on a rainy day. Ybor City…