Nature and Wildlife

Video: Our Astrophotography Weekend Camping Trip at Kissimmee Prairie Preserve State Park. The best all-inclusive Florida dark sky getaway is a hybrid trip: enjoy resort comfort, meals, and organized activities, then head to a genuinely darker destination such as Kissime…

Video: Staying Overnight at Rooterville Animal Sanctuary | HTDF FULL EPISODE. The best Florida wildlife sanctuary weekend stays combine meaningful animal encounters with comfortable lodging, and our top picks are Chase Sanctuary Hacienda for an immersive private stay and Rooterville…

Video: The Florida Dark Sky Park | Kissimmee Prairie Preserve State Park. If you’re craving a getaway where the stars outshine the city lights, Florida dark sky park getaways are your golden ticket. From the mysterious swamps of Big Cypress…

Video: Craziest Animal Encounters Caught in Florida. Skip theme park lines and dive straight into the wild; the most unique Florida wildlife encounters for couples happen when you trade the crowds for the quiet hum of the Everglades or the…

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…