A lack of backbone frequently plagues members of the Florida Legislature, where proposals are altered because lawmakers won't stand up to pressure.

House Bill 209, called the State Park Preservation Act, passed its first committee with bipartisan support. The vote marked ...

Florida's state parks offer some of the most unique experiences in the country. Should they be developed? Take our poll and ...

Last summer's secret plan to build golf courses on state parks wasn't first time Florida officials tried to bring unwanted ...

Another dry day with temperatures near seasonal values is forecast for Saturday in Central Florida, the National Weather Service said. . A moderate risk of rip currents continues at all east central ...

The Trump administration's purge of the federal workforce has reduced staff at popular forests and parks in Alaska, raising concerns in the state's tourism industry that services will be cut back this ...

After more than 35 years of being inaccessible to the public, save for a few special events, the property may once again be ...

Rails-to-trails are paved railroad tracks, often shady, sun-dappled, tree-canopied paths that wind through woods and dip into ...

As their ranks diminish, park rangers say fewer employees could mean long entry lines, dirty bathrooms and potentially unsafe ...

U.S. News Insider Tip: Fort Clinch is one of the top attractions on the island, especially for first-time visitors. The fort is impressive and fun – and don't miss the panoramic views from atop the ...

In 2023, the NAACP and gay rights groups urged travelers to avoid Florida over DeSantis’ conservative culture war agenda. But the state’s tourism numbers rose. A record-high 143 million ...