The Florida National Scenic Trail offers hikers landscapes not found anywhere else in the United States. Trek across a recreational trail that runs across 1,400 miles through the prairies of Big Cypress National Preserve, situated on the edge of the Everglades to historic Fort Pickens at Gulf Islands National Seashore at Pensacola Beach.
Pack the family and even the family dog and head out to rent kayaks at The Wilderness Way, Florida's Big Bend paddle sport outfitter. These guys offer the best kayaks, canoes, kayak gear, professional instruction, guided tours and summer kayak camps to help your family have hours of family water adventure. This attraction is guaranteed to allow you the most fun in nature.
Naturally, the Apalachicola National Forest is a Tallahassee treasure. This forest covers 571,088 acres and is home to many scenic lakes, rivers, streams and springs which add up to hours of outdoor recreational fun for everyone. This national treasure is the ideal destination off the beaten trail.
Go on a wild adventure at the Tallahassee Museum. Visit a zoo devoted exclusively to animals in their natural habitat. Forget about walking from exhibit to exhibit, instead you walk across the outdoor boardwalk attraction situated inside a towering cypress forest to see wild panthers, rare red foxes and other wildlife up-close and in the wild.