15 pieces of gear worth packing for summer adventures
From inflatable paddleboards to mosquito repellers to hammocks, here are items that can enhance summertime outdoor adventures in Florida.
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Exploring the Everglades: 9 key destinations to see in the wildlands
More than 1.5 million acres of Everglades ecosystem in South Florida provide a home for myriad birds, reptiles and mammals within the largest subtropical wilderness in the United States. The...
Glamping options make for effortless outdoor adventures
ORLANDO, Fla. — There was once a time when camping conjured up images of trudging through the backcountry, backpacks slung over tired shoulders while keeping eyes peeled for bears. Some...
How to ease pets’ separation anxiety when owners leave home
It's a story many pet owners are now familiar with: You've been home for months, following orders to social distance and spending more time with dogs, cats and other non-human...
Florida’s blue-glowing wonder lights up waters again
TITUSVILLE, Fla. -- On a recent muggy evening, the sun set, casting orange and pink hues over Mosquito Lagoon. A rainbow appeared earlier, then vanished into the night sky. As...
Hop a camel for an up-close Florida ranch safari
During a recent expedition, I embarked on a safari complete with zebras, a rhinoceros, bongo, warthogs, ostriches and giraffes. Our method of transportation? Camelback. It might sound like something from...
Mermaids’ lair gets revamp at Weeki Wachee
Mermaids have long captured the imaginations of humans, first appearing in Greek mythology more than 3,000 years ago. Although humans haven’t necessarily visited Weeki Wachee Springs for that long, performing...
Tanks, for the memories in Orlando
Tank America is one of the few places outside the Army or Marine Corps where you can drive a 17-ton tank around a trail.
Experience life as an astronaut
Orlando's Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex offers astronaut simulations to visitors.
Swim with sharks at SeaWorld
Most people opt to stay as far away from sharks as possible, thanks to movies like “Jaws.” At SeaWorld’s Discovery Cove, visitors can face their fears and free-swim right alongside...