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Nature: Beach combing, kayaking and trail hiking are just a few of the adventures to be found outdoors in the St. Pete/Clearwater area.

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Sailing Away
Let the Gulf's sea breeze fill your sails in St. Petersburg.
Underwater Reef Life
Check out the wide variety of marine life just below the surface of the Gulf of Mexico.
Honeymoon Island State Park
Named for the honeymooners who came here in the 1940s and '50s, Honeymoon Island State Park offers undeveloped beaches...
Weedon Island Preserve
Kayaking the mangrove tunnels at Weedon Island Preserve is a unique and memorable experience.

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Family kayaking near Clearwater Florida
Kayaking Florida's Blueway Trails
Kayak along Florida’s Blueway trails and discover remote islands, tunnels through dense mangroves and wildlife close at hand.
St. Petersburg bayfront
Great Places to Run or Walk in St. Pete Clearwater
Hit the trail in a scenic St. Petersburg/Clearwater park, and enjoy the scenery and wildlife while the miles tick away.
Caladesi Island State Park award winning beach
Award-Winning Beaches at Caladesi Island
This perfect slice of island beachfront was named the No. 1 beach in the U.S. in 2008 but none other than "Dr. Beach" himself.
Boca Ciega Millennium Park is popular with birdwatchers.
Eight Ways to Get Outside
Although the area is best known for its beaches, St. Pete/Clearwater has opportunities for birding, bass fishing, biking and more.
Boyd Hill Nature Preserve
Boyd Hill Nature Preserve
Find tropical flora and fauna along Boyd Hill Nature Preserve’s lakeside and marsh trails, just south of downtown St. Petersburg.
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St. Pete/Clearwater Tours: Dolphins, Ghosts & Pirates
Have fun on sightseeing and nature tours of every kind: ghost tours, pirate cruises, dolphin-watching excursions and land tours by Segway.
Kayaking in a Paddler's Paradise
Rent a kayak or launch your own and paddle your way through dense mangrove tunnels and among manatees and wading birds.
Caladesi Island State Park ferries arrive.
Hidden Treasures: Caladesi Island & Egmont Key
Traveling rule of thumb: When the trip to a place sends you scrambling for your camera – and you know the destination is going to be even more memorable...

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