Take only pictures, leave only footprints, and don t forget to bring this book If you long for high-quality, less-trafficked, authentic adventures amid Florida s increasingly developed natural areas, this book is the perfect guide to finding them and enjoying them responsibly. Veteran ecotripper Holly Ambrose shares her intimate knowledge of Florida s wild side in this comprehensive collection of the 30 best undisturbed places to explore across the state.Divided into four specific geographic regions covering the entire state from the Panhandle to the Lower Keys, the guide provides a complete...

The definitive guide to more than 500 hiking trails in Florida that no enthusiast will want to be without. Hikers in the Sunshine State may find themselves less than elevationally challenged, but what Florida trails lack in altitude, they make up for in habitat diversity. More than 80 different natural communities range across the state, from tropical gumbo limbo forests to open prairies and sand dunes, and a single brief hike can encompass any number of these environments. Avid hiker and author Sandra Friend presents the complete guide to over 500 hiking trails spread across Florida. These...

Shallow ocean, or "flats," fishing is one of the most popular coastal activities in Florida. No other place has such a large combination of different shallow water species. In Fishing Florida s Flats, world-champion angler Jan Maizler draws on the expertise of numerous "flatsmasters" who share their wisdom on how to land a trophy catch. Their advice--suitable for a range of first-time and experienced anglers--includes tackle selection, techniques, and directions to hot spots for each flats species. From habitat, biology, and feeding patterns to spotting tactics and state records, each...

"Lucy makes my toes itch I can t wait to get out and exploreallthe destinations she describes."--Sandy Huff, author ofPaddler s Guide to the Sunshine State"By using modern technologies like GPS coordinates and internet resources, 50 Great Walks in Floridabrings the genre of tour guides clicking and screening into the twenty-first century."--Lars Andersen, author ofPayne s Prairie: A History and Guide
From the deepest swamps to the most civilized sidewalks, 50 Great Walks in Florida features the best short, but significant, outdoor jaunts in the Sunshine...

"Molloy takes us through an often soggy paradise that few people see or experience. It is a must-read for anyone wanting to hike a mile or 1,100 miles on the Florida Trail. You can almost taste the swamp water." --Doug Alderson, author of Waters Less Traveled: Exploring Florida's Big Bend Coast "Discover one of Florida's least-known gems, the Florida Trail, one of only eight scenic trails in the entire United States" --M. Timothy O'Keefe, series editor, Wild Florida The Florida Trail stretches the length and breadth of the Sunshine State, from Gulf Islands National Seashore in the...

This candid travel destination guide is an honest fishing and diving appraisal of Florida's fresh water springs and coastal waters including the Keys, Gold Coast, Middle Atlantic, Upper Atlantic, Lower Gulf, and Upper Gulf. A detailed index, numerous photos, and tourism contacts are included. This comprehensive book features artificial reef loran numbers, fresh water springs and caves, inshore flats and channels, reefs and barrier islands, back country estuaries and Gulf stream passes.

Manatees are among nature's strangest-looking, gentlest animals. They're among America's most endangered mammals and were the basis for ancient tales of mermaids, legendary creatures that were half-fish and half-human.

Sooner or later every saltwater angler and diver begins casting glances toward the far off horizons of the Caribbean.