Lake Talquin is an 8,850-acre impoundment in the Ochlockonee River located just west of Tallahassee. The name combines Tallahassee and Quincy.

Birding is a very popular activity along the Gulf Coast of Florida. Perdido Key State Park is home to numerous native shorebirds and unique seasonal visitors.

Welcome to the South, where the beverage of choice - sweet tea - is so popular even our creeks are tea-colored.

You may have found Ponce de Leon Springs State Park while looking for a refreshing place to take a summer swim, but the park offers many more experiences for the explorer who dares venture a bit farther from the parking area.

Blackwater Heritage trail offers 8.1 miles of prime birdwatching tree line. The Florida Panhandle region covers the northern area of the Sunshine State and offers forest, wetlands and marine habitats for birds.

This beach oasis has long been recognized for its importance to regional species, especially those of the feathered variety. Originally designated as a Critical Wildlife Area in 1982, its nearly four-decade legacy of preservation gives this park extra protection for critically imperiled species

The Birdwalk is a phenomenal place to view wildlife -- birds, alligators and more! Be sure to pack your binoculars and camera for an eye-opening experience!

The Fairchild Oak is a wonder in and of itself, a popular stop along the world famous Ormond Scenic Loop and Trail. Experience another world through a pair of binoculars and join in on the popular recreational activity that is birding.

Windley Key offers bird-watchers a unique experience throughout the year. It's an annual stopping point for a host of migrants pausing to rest or feed before or after crossing the Gulf of America in the spring and fall.

As you walk on the Tomoka Trail, take time to look, listen and imagine what life was like for the generations of people who lived here and traveled the path for thousands of years.