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A guide to outdoor
adventure in
FLORIDA

Explore a cave.
Bike epic trails.
Soar over a quarry.
Do it all and more in Florida.

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Arial shot of Ocala Florida waters

Didn’t know there were canyons in Florida?

Then you definitely didn’t know you could zip line through Florida’s canyons.

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Friends celebrating while zip lining in Ocala Florida

Zip through the park

Ocala, Florida

With nine zip line courses running over and through beautiful scenes — spring-fed lakes, an abandoned limestone quarry and lush Floridian forests — the Canyons Zip Line and Adventure Park offers several options for spectacular views.

What’s not optional? Speed! You’ll be flying at up to 45 miles per hour. Hold on tight!

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Woman on zip line in Ocala Florida

Fly on an airboat

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Part airplane, part boat, all heart-thumping adventure, an airboat is the only way for an adrenaline junkie to experience the Everglades.

Water only inches deep, hyacinth-packed shoals and even dry land are no barrier for this boat’s propeller, which is powerful enough to launch a plane.

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Beauty shot of Everglades in Florida

Wind will rip through your hair as you soar through subtropical wilderness to get up-close looks at the abundant wildlife, including the mighty alligator.

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Airboat with people in Everglades Florida
Kiteboarding on beach in St. Petersburg Florida
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Kiteboard in paradise

St. Petersburg, Florida

With glassy waters, the coast of St. Petersburg offers a double dose of kiteboarder heaven at the Sunshine Skyway and Fort de Soto. While the crystal waters may be calm, you’ll feel anything but as you dangle in the air, taking in the jaw-dropping mangrove and lagoon views.

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Mountain biker on trail in Ocala, Florida
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Mountain biking hub

Ocala, Florida

One of the best kept secrets of the state? Florida has world-class mountain biking. With over 80 miles of single-track trails, Santos Trailhead and Campground is the epicenter of it all.

Challenging for even experienced bikers, these paths — replete with rocks, roots and intense elevation — have been officially categorized as “epic” by biking experts.

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Scuba diving in landlocked central
Florida sound unbelievable?

Well, believe it. It’s possible at Devil’s Den.

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Devil's Den snorkeling in Florida
Scuba divers in Devil's Den cave scuba diving
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Scuba diving discovery

Williston, Florida

While the name alone will get your heart racing, Devil’s Den will keep it pumping pure adrenaline when you explore this 54-foot-deep cave to discover an underwater world of vegetation, rock formations and unparalleled aquatic life.

Feeling extra bold? Night dives are available for those willing to explore these mysterious depths in total darkness.

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Fish offshore in the Gulf Stream

Marco Island, Florida

Just ten miles off Florida’s West Coast live some of the ocean’s most coveted game fish. Top anglers flock from all corners of the globe to battle rod-bending species like the blue marlin, mahi-mahi, kingfish and more.

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Group of friends on boat off shore fishing on Marco Island Florida

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