Beverly is a feature and freelance writer with a love for the Great Outdoors. When not working she can be found hiking, kayaking, snorkeling, biking, or geocaching. Follow Beverly on her Outdoor Adventures.
Looking for some place local with access to paved and off-road cycling trails? Then look no farther than Grayton Beach State Park on Scenic Hwy 30A. Located between Panama City and Destin, this one-stop destination offers miles...
Hiking is in full season here in the Florida panhandle and hikers don't have to go far to find great hikes. For starters, the Florida Trail has a section of trail running from Fort Pickens in Pensacola down...
It's not uncommon for paddlers to encounter a portage while on a float trip, particularly during low water. In fact, most canoeists and kayakers expect it; some even going as far as to carry along a saw...
As cooler temperatures approach most Floridians switch from beach activities to activities more suited to cooler weather such as hiking or camping. Both of these pastimes allow folks to get up close and personal with nature in a rewarding way...
The Northwest Florida panhandle can become a sweltering furnace during the hot summer months. Luckily, near the city of Crestview, relief is just a kayak, tube, or canoe trip away on the Shoal River. By starting at the Ray Lynn...
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission has reopened coastal waters in Escambia County to fishing as of July 31st at 12:01 a.m. News of the reopening was announced by Governor Charlie Crist on Saturday. The waters had been...
Kayaking certainly has its interesting stories, such as in the case of Sam Dawson's wayward 19' Fenn Mako XT kayak. While kayaking off the coast of the Cayman Islands, Dawson encountered rough surf and was flipped into...
While some beaches in Florida, Perdido Key and Pensacola Beach, took a hard hit from the Gulf oil spill, Panama City Beach managed to escape the worst of the effects virtually unscathed. Tar balls visited Panama City beaches for less...
Visitors to Destin, Fl, are sometimes amazed at the sight just off of Destin's Marler Bridge — dozens of boats congregating on a large submerged sand bar on the north side of Destin's East Pass. Welcome...
Going for a swim to beat the soaring temps of summer is a time-honored tradition all over the world and in Niceville, Fl, things aren't any different. Niceville offers several great places to cool off starting with...