Think Florida vacation weekends are only for families with deep pockets? Here are 12 incredible Florida destinations where ...

Madison Blue Spring is the definition of “hidden gem” – tucked away in rural North Florida where most tourists never venture. This spring creates an 82-foot-wide pool of the most brilliant blue water ...

New measures at Ginnie Springs aim to improve safety and reduce crowding during holiday weekends following deadly shootings in Gilchrist County ...

This story is part of our weekly Hidden Gems feature series as the USA TODAY Network-Florida takes readers around the state to highlight some of our most interesting attractions. DUNNELLON — Ali ...

SILVER SPRINGS, Fla. — A viral video taken by a woman caught a bizarre moment at a Florida springs when monkeys looked like they were literally falling from the sky. Trenda Kitchen was kayaking ...

A kayaker in Silver Springs State Park had her peaceful day interrupted by cannonballing rhesus macaques Kelli Bender is the Pets Editor at PEOPLE. She has been working at PEOPLE since 2013. Her work ...

FRANKLIN COUNTY, Tenn. (WKRN) — A new state park was christened in Middle Tennessee Tuesday. Head of the Crow State Park spans 4,258 acres in Franklin County, and is part of the former South ...

A proposal to study turning Ocala National Forest into a national park has been met with both support and opposition. Opponents fear the change would increase tourism and development, disrupting the ...

A rendering of the planned Mattel Adventure Park in Bonner Springs. The full entertainment complex could be open by 2031. Provided by City of Bonner Springs The future Mattel Adventure Park and ...