Florida Hiking and Paddling Books

50 Hikes in South Florida is the latest hiking guide book from EcoFlorida's hiking columnist, Sandra Friend. With the addition of famed black-and-white photography artist Clyde Butcher, this book is a must for your Florida outdoors library.

50 Hikes in North Florida by EcoFlorida's hiking columnist, Sandra Friend, this is the latest in her series on hiking around the sunshine state. Be the first to get Sandra's tips on hiking the "original Florida" part of the state.

50 Hikes in Central Florida by Sandra Friend is a must-have for anyone who enjoys getting out in Florida nature. The book details not just the hiking trails, but the plant and animal life you're likely to see on your outing.

NEW! From the Swamp to the Keys: A Paddle Through Florida History by Johnny Molloy is a book for people who love both the outdoors and history. Read up on Florida's rich lore, then paddle and visit these places yourself first-hand.

Paddler's Guide to the Sunshine State by Sandy Huff details the best places to put in. With almost 100 rivers and waterways profiled, Florida kayakers and canoers are sure to find the information they need for a peaceful paddle.

A Paddler's Guide to Everglades National Park by Johnny Molloy details everything you need to know if you're going on a paddling trip in the Everglades. With maps, campsite listings and tips for making the most of your trip, don't leave home without it.

The Hiking Trails of Florida's National Forests, Parks and Preserves is another book by Johnny Molloy that EcoFlorida has referred to several times. If you're going to hike in Florida's national treasures, check out this book first.

Florida Field Guides

We hate to think about not having our National Audubon Society Field Guide to Florida. It's essential for identifying Florida's birds, trees, wildflowers, insects, snakes and more! There are also sections on Florida's natural lands and a guide to the night skies. It's a book no Florida traveler or nature enthusiast should be without.

Florida Wild Flowers and Roadside Plants by Ritchie C. Bell and Bryan J. Taylor is for the botanist or the amateur naturalist. Want to know when a wildflower is in bloom or how to know what a plant is along your hike? Give this detailed book a try.

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Florida Camping Books

Florida Camping by Marilyn Moore, now in its 3rd edition, is an essential reference book if you're going to be camping around the state. Find a campground whether you're a tenter or RV'er and get the author's inside scoop on hundreds of campgrounds.

The Best in Tent Camping: Florida by Johnny Molloy is for you if you are looking for the best quiet, natural places to camp in a tent away from the hubbub. EcoFlorida refers to this book sometimes to check campground information.

Beach and Coastal Camping in Florida by Johnny Molloy will help you pick that perfect spot to sleep outdoors along the coast. A popular topic with EcoFlorida readers!

National Park Service Guide to Camping by William C. Herow details 400 campgrounds in national parks around the country -- not just in Florida -- for those times when you just have to get out there and explore.

General Florida Books

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Florida Atlas & Gazetteer is the best map you'll find for Florida and one EcoFlorida has always used. Large, detailed pages mean you should never get lost! GPS coordinates on the grid help if you are using it with your GPS tool.

Florida: The Natural Wonders by Jeff Ripple and Clay Henderson will be a feast for your eyes as well as an eye-opener about the lesser-known aspects of Florida -- but a book produced by a well-known photographer and naturalist.

Crescent Rivers: Waterways of Florida's Big Bend by Todd Bertolaet and D. Bruce Means explores rivers from Tampa to Apalachicola.

Great Adventures in Florida by M. Timothy O'Keefe will guide you to explore Florida in unique ways. How about getting on a swamp buggy, parachuting, diving to shipwrecks and meeting Native Americans? Not your typical Florida vacation.

Beyond the Theme Parks: Exploring Central Florida by Benjamin D. Brotemarkle is for you if you want the real local flavor and cultural history of central Florida.