Hontoon Island State Park in DeLand, Florida offers exactly that delicious contradiction – a secluded natural haven that’s somehow both wonderfully isolated and conveniently accessible.

University of Florida researchers morphed the casual comments people leave on Google Maps and TripAdvisor into scientific ...

"Soon you will be able to ride from Clermont to Titusville and New Smyrna Beach as the construction closing the Pine Hills ...

It's that time of year. As September fades, the Berkshires will soon be ablaze with crimsons, golds and oranges.

Hiking to the Grandfather Mountain plane crash site in North Carolina offers a challenging and haunting adventure.

Sunshine isn’t just Florida’s forecast, it’s in its DNA. And where there is sun, there are smiling faces; that year round ...

In celebration of National Public Lands Day, all national parks across the United States will offer free admission to ...

Suwannee River State Park is an oft-overlooked gem in Florida's amazing state parks system. The nature at this park is stunning.

this park is home to 27 miles of historic roads and 158 miles of hiking trails, making it one of the top-10 most visited parks in the U.S., according to officials. Although the park may appear small ...

Sergio Candido is the managing editor for the South region at cbsnews.com, coordinating multiplatform news coverage for CBS Miami, CBS Texas and CBS Atlanta. He previously worked for outlets including ...

The Florida State Park Service describes Anastasia State Park as a “captivating destination, featuring over 1,600 acres of unspoiled beaches, tidal marshes, maritime hammocks, and ancient sand dunes.” ...

Florida hikers will love both the Anhinga Trail in Everglades National Park and the Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary Trail in Naples. The latter is longer but less crowded, and both are worth hiking. Hike ...