Nature and Wildlife

Video: Dream Getaway: Overwater Bungalows Now in Florida. Yes, true seclusion exists in Florida, but you have to know where to look and how to get there. When you ask, “Are there any secluded nature retreats in Florida?” the answer…

Forget the long lines and crowded cages; the ultimate all-inclusive Florida wildlife and safari tours are actually found in the open, drive-thru sanctuaries of Central Florida where you feed giraffes from your car window. While true “all-inclusive” resorts with meals…

Video: Florida’s Rarest Tree – Torreya taxifolia & Chigger Infestation. Have you ever walked through a forest where the trees are dead, yet still alive? Welcome to the hauntingly beautiful bluffs of Toreya State Park, home to Florida’s rare yew…

Remember the old Hollywood days when you could toss a banana to a rhesus monkey leaping from your kayak? That wild era of Silver Springs has officially ended, but the river’s magic remains stronger than ever. While the days of…

Video: The International Center for Tropical Botany at the Kampong. You think you know Florida? Think again. While the world is busy chasing roller coasters and crowded beaches, we locals have a secret: the Sunshine State is hiding some of…

Video: 3 Easy Florida Wildlife Photography Locations (Best Birding Spots & Pro Tips). Forget the generic road maps; Florida isn’t just a state, it’s a living, breathing aviary where the sky often looks like a moving painting of 516 recorded…

Video: We Visited One Of The MOST REMOTE National Parks In The World! (RV Florida). Imagine a place where the only sound is the lapping of turquoise waves against ancient brick walls, and the nearest neighbor is 70 miles away.…

Did you know that Florida is home to the largest subtropical wilderness in the United States, yet it’s also one of the most visited states on the planet? It’s a delicate balance, isn’t it? We’ve all been there: standing on…