Outdoors on the Coast

The Fairchild Oak in Bulow Creek State Park in Flagler Beach Florida

Palm Coast Florida Hikes: History at Bulow Creek State Park

If you’re looking for a connection to Florida’s natural history, Bulow Creek State Park is home to one of the most extensive remaining stands of southern live oak forest along Florida’s east coast. You might feel like you’ve stepped into a completely different place. Located in Flagler County, along a dark, tannic creek lined with […]

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Couple birdwatching on the Great Florida Birding Trail.

Nearby Stops on the Great Florida Birding Trail

Flagler Beach sits along a stretch of Atlantic coastline where wild shoreline, coastal marshes, and maritime forests create a rich stop on the Great Florida Birding Trail. This small beach town offers direct access to diverse habitats within minutes, which is exactly what makes birding near Flagler Beach so rewarding. From shorebirds skimming the surf

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Kayak on the water in the Guana Reserve. Paddle in paradise.

Paddle in Paradise: Explore the Guana Reserve

Glide through winding waterways and spot dolphins, osprey, and maybe even a gator while kayaking the wild heart of the Guana Tolomato Matanzas (GTM) Reserve. Just south of Ponte Vedra Beach, the Guana Reserve offers an unforgettable paddle adventure through one of Northeast Florida’s most diverse and protected estuarine ecosystems. Whether navigating mangrove tunnels or

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Guana Tolomato Matanzas National Estuarine Research Reserve and Guana State Park

Discover the Guana Tolomato Matanzas National Estuarine Research Reserve

Guana State Park, now known as the Guana Tolomato Matanzas National Estuarine Research Reserve (GTM Reserve), is an incredible coastal destination along the Guana River in Florida. It is also home to the Guana River Wildlife Management Area. It’s easily one of the most stunning coastal areas, and a popular place for kayaking, hiking, biking,

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Sunrise over the Intracoastal Waterway in Florida with sail boat in background,

Boating on the Intracoastal Waterway in Florida Near Our Hotel in Flagler Beach

When visiting the Sunshine State, many travelers have the same goals in mind: soaking up the sun, strolling along scenic beaches, and experiencing the sparkling waters of Florida’s Atlantic Coast. One often-overlooked gem is the Intracoastal Waterway in Florida, a boater’s paradise filled with winding rivers, tidal inlets, and calm channels just waiting to be

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photo of the Florida Intracoastal Waterway by one of the best Flagler Beach Hotels

Boating on the Florida Intracoastal Waterway 2023

When visiting the Sunshine State, guests often have a few activities in mind: relaxing, hitting the beach, and enjoying the beautiful waters of the Atlantic Coastline. Thankfully, there’s also the Florida Intracoastal Waterway to explore by boat! Flagler Beach is known as a sport fishing hotspot, and this picturesque map of interconnected rivers and inlets

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