MIAMI (CBSMiami/CNN) -- Seeing a panther in the wild is one of the most-coveted experiences an adventurer in South Florida can pursue. It's also one of the least likely to occur, but it happened in ...

A keen-nosed K-9 in Florida helped wildlife authorities uncover a theft attempt of rare and endangered plants from a state park. On Facebook, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC ...

There's a good reason the Everglades brings in a million visitors each year — the national park is home to many endangered species, trails, and unique outdoor experiences. But there's another great ...

Popular activities include birding, fishing, and hiking. The park gained notoriety through the book "The Orchid Thief" and its film adaptation. This story is part of our weekly Hidden Gems feature ...

Florida's Fakahatchee Strand Preserve State Park appears to be have more lichen biodiversity in a relatively small space than anywhere else in North America, according to a recent census. Botanists ...

Herons fly above as tiny fish swim in ponds below. Heading into Fakahatchee Strand Preserve State Park just before dusk reveals the wonders of what some call "real Florida," a Sunshine State more than ...

Seeing a panther in the wild is one of the most-coveted experiences an adventurer in South Florida can pursue. It’s also one of the least likely to occur. The Florida panther is among the most ...

Some of the world's best treasures are those that are hard to find. In Collier County, Fakahatchee Strand State Park offers a real view of Florida away from beaches and interstates. Here's what to ...