Florida

Buried in the heart of central Florida's unsuspecting countryside lay little-known aquatic gems that pump out crystal clear, 72-degree water day after day, its history marked only by the fossils found buried in their ever-changing soils. It's here where the mysterious Ichetucknee headwater spring...

Growing up in Florida involves a lot of time spent on flat land. I started shooting as much as I could in the day time. Sooner or later you start to run out of water pictures; they just start to run together. I decided I would take another approach to photography; night photography. This place he...

Photo: Lauren Gay (@outdoorsydiva) In fact, I didn’t visit my first national park site until I was 28 years old when I visited Fort Matanzas with my son on a spring break trip to St. Augustine, Florida at the recommendation of a friend. Since then, it’s been an adventure goal for me to visit a...

Wild and beautiful — these are two words often used to describe Everglades National Park, a 1.5 million-acre tropical and sub-tropical preserve in southern Florida. Sometimes called the "River of Grass," the Everglades is a spectacular landscape of wetlands, lakes, rivers, and bays. It's also hom...

What's it like to be an active part of a great community of people where you can collectively enjoy the outdoors? INCREDIBLE.   The Outbound Collective and The North Face crew created an amazing space where you can get connected with both people and nature and called it Basecamp. In a world where...

Google searches lead you to the most popular and well-known National Parks. It takes digging to find the lesser-known gems unless you know someone who’s been and has given you a personal recommendation. Consider us your friend in-the-know!  Lesser-known national parks are less crowded, less over...

Dropping temperatures and a hint of snow in the air have us dreaming of beach explorations along Florida's stunning coast. With 8,436 miles of shoreline, Florida offers up a near endless supply of beach adventures on the Atlantic and Gulf Coasts.  Whether you're looking for surfing waves, family...

The GoodI grew up in South Miami, just 15 miles away from the expansive sawgrass river that comprises the majority of Everglades National Park. As a kid, I am not sure I really appreciated the intimate beauty of the park. Once I got older and learned how much the park truly has to offer, I starte...

With its inviting climate, countless outdoor recreation options, and year-round access, Florida is a well-established mecca for those who love outdoor adventures. While we all know the physical and mental health benefits of reconnecting with nature, you may be wondering, how do I adventure respon...

Enjoyable ClimateThis one has a few different aspects to fully consider. Obviously, February is going to bring cooler temperatures compared to the spring and summer months. But winter in February feels like spring to many other places in the country. The average temperature ranges between 64*F an...