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February 6th, 2012
Soaring on the Canopy Cycle at Florida EcoSafaris
by Paul C. Love | Photography Tom Tavee
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Cypres Canopy Cycle
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Photo by: Tom Tavee

Take flight on a relaxed off-road bike ride like you've never experienced before. No adrenaline necessary, but new perspectives on Central Florida's woodlands and wetlands abound.

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Tags: adventure | nature | orlando | outdoors

August 9th, 2011
Paddle Boarding: There's an App for That
by Paul Love
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Gulf Paddle Boarding
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Photo by: Jake Meyer

YOLO Board, one of our state's most recognizable board manufacturers and SUP enthusiasts, has brought paddle boarding to your smartphone.

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Tags: adventure | beaches | paddle boarding | summer | water sports | Yolo

September 14th, 2010
Windsurfing at Anastasia Island State Park
by Audrey St. Clair
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windsurfing at Anastasia Island State Park
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On a recent trip to historic St. Augustine, I was surprised to discover windsurfing at nearby Anastasia Island State Park, just a short ride from the Old City across the Bridge of Lions. The park is nestled between the Atlantic Ocean and Salt Run, a three-mile tidal lagoon, where instructors from Anastasia Water Sports teach first-time students like me how to handle the board and maneuver the boom and mast.

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Tags: Anastasia Island State Park | islands | St. Augustine | state parks | water sports

May 19th, 2010
Kayaking on the Wakulla River
by Susan Friedman
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Kayaking on the Wakulla River
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All I can say is that kayaking on a steamy Saturday for two-hours plus on the Wakulla River, about 20 miles south of Tallahassee, was a serious memory maker. As I got my bearings on the river, I entered the chillin' zone. Guided by the fab husband and wife team of Rick Zelznak and Georgia Ackerman of the Wilderness Way, we paddled surrounded by gorgeous cypress trees.

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Tags: kayak | Tallahassee | Wakulla River | Wakulla Springs Boat Tour | Wilderness Way

April 27th, 2010
Discover the New Sunny Isles Beach
by Patricia Letakis
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Marenas Resort
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On a recent trip to Miami Beach I found the perfect spot to set up home base for a pedestrian tour of the “new” Sunny Isles Beach. Marenas Resort, tucked oceanside along the strip, is a tall handsome tower that contrasts with the memory of roadside motels that lined Miami Beach’s Highway A1A (Collins Ave.) decades ago.

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Tags: Marenas | Miami Beach | Resort | Sunny Isles Beach

February 22nd, 2010
Off to the Beach--Rain or Shine
by Vicky Hodges
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It is decidedly rare when packing for a getaway inside the Sunshine State that I ever take much more than sundresses and strappy sandals, but this weekend I was throwing sweaters and scarves into my case--and not just for fashion reasons either. I was off to Amelia Island, which is about as north as Florida gets before treading into Georgia territory, and this cold and rainy weekend it really did feel Northern.

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August 13th, 2009
Perfect Water and Sand
by Patricia Letakis
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After scouting the state's beaches for three-plus years, I've drawn the conclusion that the best are in Northwest Florida on the Gulf, parallel with US 98. Where else can you swim in gentle, crystal-clear waters without doing the cold midriff, tippy-toe dance as you wait for your body temperature to adjust to the water?

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May 4th, 2009
A perfect day in New Smyrna Beach
by Ana Connery

On a tip from friend John McEver of Boating Life magazine, I spent a glorious day in New Smyrna Beach this past Sunday at Smyrna Dunes Park. My family and I hiked about a mile on the boardwalk through huge expanses of Florida scrub with a view of the Ponce Inlet Lighthouse across the water (hint: wear sneakers and pack light).

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