Exchange mountain views for swamp time exploration along one of the most beautiful hiking routes in the country that ...

The idyllic spot feels primordial and ancient, with its towering pines and dense palmettos, but it's also a relaxing place ...

South Florida may be nestled on one of the most coveted coastlines in the world, but is also rich with swampy wilderness that is home to exotic wildlife and amazing plants. Pack your gear and discover ...

ORLANDO, Fla. — While slogging through a Florida swamp in shin-deep water might not be everyone’s idea of a good time, that was precisely how I chose to spend a long November weekend on a bucket-list ...

As I slog my feet over a sandy path, the Florida sun beams down on me. I’m hot, sweaty, filthy and tired — and my backpack straps keep rubbing against my hips. But I’m having the time of my life.

Everyone told Tom Kennedy to expect flooded trails when he hiked through Big Cypress National Preserve in the spring of 2015. But as he sloshed through miles of waist-deep swamp water that hid ...

Stretching the length of the state from the Gulf Islands National Seashore in the northwest to Big Cypress National Preserve in the south, the Florida National Scenic Trail offers more than a thousand ...

The crown jewels of Florida's multi-billion-dollar tourism empire - Disney World, Universal Studios, Sea World and more than 70 other theme parks - annually attract millions of visitors to the ...

Jack Kadis, a 22-year-old backpacker, walks around 13 miles per day on a journey to walk the perimeter of the United States over the next several years.

Fellow hikers invariably laughed when I told them I was going to tackle the Florida Trail early this year. Some friends had vowed never to make the 1,100-mile trek, which is infamous for long walks on ...

Backpacking conjures up visions of short pants, thick socks and wearing heavy boots while carrying a big stick. But hiking trails nowadays can include biking and kayaking down a lazy river. One thing ...