Along the route of my back bay boat tour in Matlacha, there is a pair of wood storks that arrive every year to breed along Shoreview Drive. They are one of Florida’s most iconic wading birds and the ...

Here's a checklist of birds that will help you get to know Southwest Florida. Bonus: They're all super-cool critters who live ...

Hard to pronounce but harder to forget, this Old Florida town leaves a special place in the hearts of its visitors.

Birders are flocking to Scituate, Massachusetts to catch a glimpse of a tropical bird called a limpkin​, which has never been spotted in New England before.

Animal conservation experts say they have no idea how the crane-like bird — a wetland species whose natural habitat was previously thought to go as far north as Florida — got here, but they’re ...

Experience the heart of Florida through small-town favorites that residents swear by for food, charm, and community.

With several preserves to explore next to its large bay, this unique paddleboarding and kayaking area is a true delight near ...

Escape Florida’s crowds with stunning “hidden gem” beaches: boat-only islands, sugar-white sand, epic shelling, and secret ...

By Anthony Cruz, Mia Florian, Cline’t Clarke, Yaelis Pena and Diego Lauria The Everglades, home to one of the most diverse wetland ecosystems, is a symbol of Florida’s natural resilience. The area ...

Families flock to this fantastic Florida beach, where excited kids can happily splash around in the natural kiddie pool.

The park’s location in Florida’s Forgotten Coast region means it’s surrounded by other natural areas worth exploring. Apalachicola National Forest, the largest national forest in Florida, is just a ...