Bonnie Gross

Patrons prepare to experience a kayak tour looking to witness "bioluminescent " waters of the Indian River.

Leave the camera behind on bioluminescent kayak trips by night

August 23, 2019 at 8:14 p.m.

Bioluminescent kayaking in the Mosquito Lagoon is a rare outdoor adventure that just won't make a good selfie. In fact, it is virtually unphotographable. (Bioluminescence requires dark; photography requires light.)...

Among the 600 streams, springs, rivers and creeks in Ocala National Forest in north-central Florida is an unusual natural attraction. Salt Springs bubbles up from vertical fissures deep underground that produce water laced with potassium, magnesium and sodium. <a href="http://www.orlandosentinel.com/travel/os-exfl-central-outdoors-ocala-20150517-story.html" target="_blank">Read more</a>.

Elliott Museum serves up antique cars in high-tech way

May 12, 2019 at 2:11 p.m.

Parked on Hutchinson Island east of Stuart and Fort Pierce is the Elliott Museum, where visitors use a touch screen to "order" antique cars that are delivered by robot and...

Eat, drink and be merry in Islamorada’s arts district

June 20, 2019 at 9:44 p.m.

When going to the Florida Keys, don't rush on the drive south. Stop along the way — frequently. In fact, don't feel you must go to Key West at all....

Flagler’s gorgeous gardens offers up a beach treat

May 12, 2019 at 2:11 p.m.

Washington Oaks Gardens State Park in north Flagler County is two attractions in one. As its name suggests, there are lovely formal gardens — ancient spreading oak trees, a meandering...

Some of the best vacation lodging is inside Florida’s state parks

May 12, 2019 at 5:58 p.m.

When you're searching for a Florida getaway, you may look in AirBnb, HomeAway, hotels.com or just do a Google search. And it's very likely that none of those places will...

Jupiter: Great hub for outdoors exploration, adventure

May 12, 2019 at 5:57 p.m.

Jupiter can feel secluded and exclusive. It is, after all, where celebrities from Celine Dion to Tiger Woods to Kid Rock have palatial winter homes. But everyday folks can experience...

Washington Oaks Gardens a scenic A1A respite

August 23, 2019 at 7:53 p.m.

One of the most scenic sections of A1A is between St. Augustine and Flagler Beach, and a perfect stop on this coastal route is a state park with a split...

Time is right for camping in the Everglades

August 23, 2019 at 7:46 p.m.

The best way to experience the Everglades is to camp overnight, when the woods and wetlands come alive with a cacophony of wildlife sounds echoing through the darkness. And there...

Biking in the Keys is especially fun on stretches where you don't have to worry about riding next to traffic.

More than fishing: Best things to do in Islamorada

August 23, 2019 at 7:40 p.m.

The one piece of advice I give anyone going to the Florida Keys is: Don't rush on the drive south. Stop along the way – frequently. In fact, don't feel...

Cabins, springs and natural splendor on Nature Coast

August 23, 2019 at 7:37 p.m.

There are no famous attractions or well-known destinations in the Florida region that is marketing itself as the Nature Coast. But if you want to discover some of Florida's hidden...

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