Find tropical flora and fauna along Boyd Hill Nature Preserve’s lakeside and marsh trails, just south of downtown St....
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Bike enthusiasts head to St. Petersburg. The Sunshine City recently...
The beaches of St. Pete/Clearwater are known for their incredible sunsets. Every evening, visitors and locals take to the...
Winter, the dolphin with a prosthetic dolphin tail and an incredible survival story, is already a celebrity. In September...
Wanted: Bird Stewards for the Beach
Humans aren’t the only species that love the wide, white beaches of St. Pete/Clearwater...
Kayak along Florida’s Blueway trails and discover remote islands, tunnels through dense mangroves and wildlife close at hand.
Hit the trail in a scenic St. Petersburg/Clearwater park, and enjoy the scenery and wildlife while the miles tick away.
This perfect slice of island beachfront was named the No. 1 beach in the U.S. in 2008 but none other than "Dr. Beach"...
Although the area is best known for its beaches, St. Pete/Clearwater has opportunities for birding, bass fishing, biking and...
Kayak wild and beautiful Weedon Island Preserve to see manatees, dolphins, roseate spoonbills, ospreys and more.
Egmont Key, a 440-acre island, is cherished by nature and history lovers alike.
Explore the St. Pete/Clearwater portion of this 2,000-mile, self-guided highway, and find excellent birdwatching...
Have fun on sightseeing and nature tours of every kind: ghost tours, pirate cruises, dolphin-watching excursions and land...
Rent a kayak or launch your own and paddle your way through dense mangrove tunnels and among manatees and wading birds.
Traveling rule of thumb: When the trip to a place sends you scrambling for your camera – and you know the destination is...
Kayak to award-winning Caladesi Island, rent a boat and head for Shell Key or enjoy a romantic paddle-wheeler cruise.
History buffs, avid paddlers and leisurely beachcombers will find plenty to enjoy at Fort De Soto Park, voted the No. 1...
Whether you’re looking for a lively game of beach volleyball or quiet wildlife viewing, you’ll find there’s a beach for that.
View a dazzling array of native flora in 25 garden areas at the Florida Botanical Gardens.
Winter the Dolphin makes her movie debut alongside Harry Connick Jr. in "Dolphin Tale," released in Sept. 2011. Read all...
Sunken Gardens, a 4-acre attraction in St. Petersburg, features more than 50,000 tropical plants, plus butterflies and...
Have tons of fun on the water aboard an entertaining pirate ship, serene catamaran or deep-sea fishing boat.
Each summer during nesting season, area beaches host more than 150 threatened loggerhead turtles, one of five protected...
Brooker Creek (highly touted birdlife) and Weedon Island (paddling trails, paved trails and boardwalks) are close to...
Paddle the waters or hike the trails of the area’s parks and preserves – you’ll find tropical birds, butterflies and lots...
From far-flung islands to intimate city squares, you'll uncover the secrets of St. Pete-Clearwater by visiting our parks and...
People come to Florida because of its nature. The beaches and parks combine with the climate to draw visitors year-round....
The Rotary Centennial Nature Center spotlights the flora and fauna of Honeymoon Island, one of the state’s most popular...
St. Pete/Clearwater offers some of the most productive fishing grounds you could ever imagine.
When it comes to "Most Unique" among county parks, the honor must go to the Pinellas Trail. It's a "park" that is a scant...
Get up-close looks at Florida birds, fish and other animals at the Suncoast Seabird Sanctuary and Tarpon Springs Aquarium.
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