Ever wish you could explore the vast diversity of nature that lives at the top of the forest? The Canopy Walkway, a swinging bridge suspended 25 feet above the ground that traverses 100 feet of ...

Cool mornings make for good hikes. But why not leave the traditional trail behind and head to the treetops? Bird watchers, backpackers and day hikers come to Myakka River State Park for the 39 miles ...

Admission: $6 per vehicle ($4 for single-occupancy vehicles) or $2 per pedestrian. No added fees for the canopy walk. Historic palm log cabins in the park sleep up to six and include bathrooms, full ...

I was very pleased to see that Sarasota County leadership is focusing on ecotourism as an asset of the wonderful place we live (“Sarasota County eyes increased access to preserves as part of ...

Let yourself get lost in the abstract wonder that is this photo of the flooded Canopy Walkway in Myakka State Park, taken by Henry Peters. Let yourself get lost in the abstract wonder that is this ...

Margaret Lowman, known world-wide as "Canopy Meg" for her tireless efforts to save global forests and the visionary behind the creation of the canopy walkway in Florida's Myakka River State Park, has ...

The only thing more worrying than seeing a bunch of alligators around your canoe is not seeing them but knowing darn well they are there. I am with my two kids, Kai, 8, and Christina, 5, and my sister ...