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Breathtaking National Parks You Need to Explore This June
Looking for an unforgettable national park adventure this June? Travel enthusiast Sarah McDonagh has curated a list of 16 ...
Understaffed national parks causing facilities to close. What's closed in Florida?
The Perdido Key kayak launch and parking lot are closed. The Perdido Key Discovery Trail and boardwalk are also closed for construction. The Nature Way Trail boardwalk behind the visitor center in the ...
I've lived in Florida for over 25 years. These are the 6 tourist hot spots worth visiting and the 2 you can skip.
As a Florida resident of over 25 years, I think there are several tourist spots worth visiting. However, others aren't quite ...
For this National Park Week, do more than celebrate our parks. Speak up for them. | Opinion
This National Park Week should be unlike any other. Because this year our parks are threatened like never before.
This ‘urban oasis’ in Florida ranks as the No. 1 park in US. Why it’s special
A Florida park is an “urban oasis” — and ranks No. 1 in the United States, a new report finds. Bonnet Springs Park in Lakeland tops a list of the nation’s most-beloved public parks for relaxing and ...
Easter Is the Best Time To See These National Parks—Here's Why
Experts reveal the best U.S. national parks to visit around Easter, from a tranquil island escape to vibrant wildflower bloom ...
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Understaffed national parks causing facilities to close. What's closed in Florida?
Budget cuts, buyouts, and layoffs have resulted in a significant loss of staff positions within the National Park Service. While some parks have experienced closures, Florida's national parks ...
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For this National Park Week, do more than celebrate our parks. Speak up for them. | Opinion
A few years earlier, I took a year off my job as columnist for the Florida Times-Union and traveled to national parks, basically trying to answer a question: What do the next 100 years have in ...