10 Best Florida State Parks, According to Someone Who Has Lived in the Sunshine State for 27 Years

"Home to rare coastal dune lakes and pristine white-sand beaches, with spots like Western Lake ideal for kayaking or standup paddleboarding on glassy water. Visitors can stay in secluded cabins among pines or claim one of many campsites, then explore a 4.5-mile hiking and biking trail through a forest that supports black bears, gray foxes, and white-tailed deer." - Terry Ward Terry Ward Terry Ward is a writer covering family travel, culture, scuba diving, and more. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines