Active & Adventure

ADVENTURE AWAITS

1CLEARLY PERFECT Madison Blue Spring, one of Florida’s 700 glass-clear, 72-degree freshwater springs, was voted the No. 1 swimming hole in the country by USA Today. / Madison

2THE RIVER OF GRASS Connect with the untamed, watery landscape of the Florida Everglades. Adventures include hiking, paddling, airboat tours, and even chickee camping. / Miami, Homestead, Naples

MADISON BLUE SPRING

3TAKE A HIKE Discover the Florida National Scenic Trail. At 1,500 miles in length, it invites thru-hikes or day hikes across diverse Florida ecosystems. Start at the northern trailhead (Gulf Islands National Seashore in Pensacola), the southern trailhead (Big Cypress National Preserve in Ochopee), or points between. / Pensacola, Ochopee

BONEFISHING, ISLAMORADA

ROSEATE SPOONBILL, LOXAHATCHEE EVERGLADES SANTOS TRAILS, OCALA

4CATCH THE BIG ONE Florida fishing favorites include Lake Okeechobee, topping the freshwater scene; Destin, nicknamed the “world’s luckiest fishing village”; and Islamorada, heralded as the“sportfishing capital of the world.” / Palm Beach, Miami, Destin

5PADDLERS’ PARADISE The Sunshine State delivers unmatched paddling adventures, with expeditions like bioluminescent kayaking in Merritt Island. These rare displays reveal illuminated waters below and starry skies above. / Merritt Island 6 MILES TO RIDE Florida boasts hundreds of miles of mountain bike trails. Santos Trails and Alafia River State Park have earned the highest trail rating – epic – from the International Mountain Biking Association. / Ocala, Tampa

7HIDDEN TREASURES Some of Pensacola’s most astonishing vistas lie underwater, like the USS Oriskany, the world’s largest artificial reef and a premier diving site. / Pensacola

IMMERSE YOURSELF IN FLORIDA’S LAKESIDE ESCAPE

The never-ending quest for a people-pleasing vacation ends here. The variety of activities, balanced with opportunities to relax, allows you to make this vacation uniquely yours.

Lake County is a getaway designed by nature. Swim and snorkel the crystal-clear waters of Alexander Springs or kayak the mile-long Dora Canal encompassed with fairytale views. Find your perfect watering hole for top-notch fishing, or pluck fresh citrus, vegetables, and flowers from a selection of U-Pick farms.

Stroll the quaint downtown loaded with historic charm, then stop to savor the fresh flavors of local cuisine. Settle into a perfectly unique bed & breakfast or boutique hotel to round out your fresh-air getaway. Enjoy sunshine and Southern hospitality mixed with one-of-a-kind-experiences you’ll only find in Lake County, FL — just 30 minutes from Orlando.

MAKE YOUR NEXT VACATION AN ADVENTURE

Florida’s Sports Coast offers travelers the chance to score once-in-a-lifetime memories during epic adventures that can only be found in this energetic destination.

Home to 742 square miles of rolling green hills, scenic coastlines, walking and kayaking trails, rich culture, and countless amateur sports venues, this area offers experiences for everyone – all on the

Gulf of Mexico just 35 minutes north of Tampa.

Florida’s Sports Coast has everything the active traveler, adventurous family, and avid angler look for in a vacation destination, from chartering a pontoon for a leisurely day at Anclote Key Preserve State Park to reeling in a prize redfish with a local fishing charter, kayaking through a mangrove tunnel at Werner-Boyce Salt Springs State Park and zip lining at Treehoppers Aerial Adventure Park. Let’s play!

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