Cool mornings make for good hikes. But why not leave the traditional trail behind and head to the treetops? Bird watchers, backpackers and day hikers come to Myakka River State Park for the 39 miles ...

"The moment one gives close attention to anything, even a blade of grass, it becomes a mysterious, awesome, indescribably magnificent world in itself." --Henry Miller, American writer and painter ...

MYAKKA RIVER STATE PARK, Fla. — Old Florida still exists for travelers who are willing to veer a bit off the interstate and away from the beach resorts, marina restaurants and city lights. One of ...

I was very pleased to see that Sarasota County leadership is focusing on ecotourism as an asset of the wonderful place we live (“Sarasota County eyes increased access to preserves as part of ...

MYAKKA CITY, Fla., Jan. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Nearly 500 acres of privately owned land along the Myakka River have been set aside for environmental conservation, wildlife protection, and low-impact ...

The only thing more worrying than seeing a bunch of alligators around your canoe is not seeing them but knowing darn well they are there. I am with my two kids, Kai, 8, and Christina, 5, and my sister ...

Let yourself get lost in the abstract wonder that is this photo of the flooded Canopy Walkway in Myakka State Park, taken by Henry Peters. Let yourself get lost in the abstract wonder that is this ...

Hankering to visit a Florida state park? Give in to the urge. Our state parks promise to show the real Florida, and generally deliver on that promise. I’ve found the real magic often kicks in when I’m ...