Florida Outdoor Travel News

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Winter nights in Florida State Parks bring a special kind of magic. 🌕✨

Did you know the moon often looks bigger and brighter in winter? With a full moon gracing the sky tonight, it’s the perfect time to enjoy the breathtaking beauty of at dusk.

Don’t miss this chance to soak in the glow of nature’s spotlight. 🌊❄️

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💡: Before you visit, check the KNOW BEFORE YOU GO section on the park’s webpage for real-time updates and helpful information. Plan your adventure at FloridaStateParks.org.
📍: Henderson Beach State Park

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Who else is dreaming of getting back out on the now-snow-covered stretches of the Continental Divide Trail? Send us your favorite photos from 2024 to help us get through 🙏

📍Near St. Mary's, Montana. Glacier National Park, Blackfeet lands.
📷Credit Lisa Guinta

✉️Send your photos to communications-at-cdtcoalition.org!

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ST. AUGUSTINE SUNRISE showing the St. Augustine Lighthouse in January 2025!

📍 Hours are 9 AM-6 PM seven days a week. Tickets and details: staugustinelighthouse.org

📸: Kay Gerhard

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Our FIRST offering of "Medicinal Plants of the Maritime Forest" is TOMORROW! 🕙

On January 14th, Volunteer Denise will teach us about the unique properties and historic uses of plants 🌿 found along our Coastal Hammock Trail. The walk departs from the visitor center at 10:00 AM and will return at approximately 11:30 AM. 🌴

This event is free to the public and no sign-up is required. Water and closed-toed shoes are strongly encouraged. While we will be on the trail for the whole hour and a half, we will be stopping to talk about plants along the way and there are places to sit throughout.

We look forward to seeing you in the park! 🌱

Image: Boardwalk in a forest.

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Exploring Alaska Ghost Towns, with its vast and rugged landscape, hides stories in every nook and cranny. Among these are tales of towns that thrived but now stand still in time. **Alaska ghost towns 13 best** dives deep into the heart of Alaska’s forgotten settlements. You’ll learn about Kennicott, where copper was king until silence took over, and Portage, a town shattered by nature’s fury. We explore Sulzer’s dual life as a mining hub and fishing village before it faded away.

This journey isn’t just about ruins; it’s an exploration of history, resilience, and the passage of time itself. From the gold rush remnants at Treadwell Ruins to Fort Egbert’s military past—each site tells a unique story. Ready for an adventure? Let’s dive into the secrets hidden behind these forgotten thresholds. Learn more: https://getlostinamerica.com/alaska-ghost-towns/

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If you're in the Naples area in late January, you won't want to miss the “Breeding Homes of our Winter Endangered Shorebirds” lecture by Megan Hatten, Audubon's Southwest Florida Shorebird Project Manager.

Offered by Rookery Bay Research Reserve and Friends of Rookery Bay as part of their Lunch & Learn Lecture Series, Hatten's lecture on Jan. 23 will share details about shorebirds on our beaches in winter and where they raise their young in summer.

The lectures run from noon to 1 p.m. A $20 registration fee includes a hot buffet lunch from Carrabba’s Italian Grill, a presentation and Q&A with the speaker, plus complimentary admission to the environmental learning center that has aquariums, touch tank, exhibits, butterfly garden, trails, art gallery, nature store and more.

Registration is required at www.rookerybay.org/events.

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We conserve land — and it's all backed by science. 🌱

Every piece of land we protect plays a vital role in maintaining a healthy, balanced environment. Whether it's a forest, wetland, or family farm, these natural spaces are crucial for:
💧 Clean air and water
🌍 Absorbing carbon to help fight climate change
🌾 Supporting plants and animals that depend on them

Land conservation ensures that nature can continue to do its job —keeping Florida healthy and resilient for future generations 💚

Save land with us at conservationfla.org❗

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Monday, January 20th, is a free entrance day in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Come experience Capitol Reef when crowds are low, but the vistas are still stunning!

Check out this link to learn if you are eligible for free entry year-round at hundreds of federal recreation sites, https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/passes.htm.

MLK Day is also a day of service when thousands of volunteers take part in service projects across the country, including at Capitol Reef. The park is hosting a service project on Monday, January 20th, from 9am to 11am in honor of MLK Day. Interested volunteers should follow this link and apply for the opportunity, https://www.volunteer.gov/s/volunteer-opportunity/a09SJ000004t08LYAQ/mlk-day-of-service-highway-cleanup.

NPS / G. Kann

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