Stargazers should enjoy two programs this fall in the wilds of Collier County. Fakahatchee Strand State Park has announced its first Night Sky Experience, set for Saturday, Oct. 7. Also, the first ...

On a warm Florida afternoon, Mike Owen steps off a forest trail into dark, knee-deep water. He pockets the little yellow waterproof notebook in which he records everything he sees in the Fakahatchee ...

Some of the world's best treasures are those that are hard to find. In Collier County, Fakahatchee Strand State Park offers a real view of Florida away from beaches and interstates. Here's what to ...

Grant of more than $20,000 purchased six viewfinders for use along the Big Cypress Bend Boardwalk The viewfinders, which are included as part of broader expansion of the Big Cypress Bend Boardwalk, ...

“The Night Sky Experience offers participants the chance to view and photograph the nighttime sky in one of the darkest places in Southwest Florida,” park officials said in a news release. “Your guide ...

Popular activities include birding, fishing, and hiking. The park gained notoriety through the book "The Orchid Thief" and its film adaptation. This story is part of our weekly Hidden Gems feature ...