Top 10 paddling
Dip a paddle into one of these beautiful local trails. Read more »
Myakka Top 10
Our picks for the must-dos at Myakka River State Park. Read more »
Crowley Nature
The Crowley Museum and Nature Center is alive on Saturdays. Read more »
Manatee River
Paddle from Rye Wildness Park to the Fort Hamer boat ramp. Read more »
Edwards Islands
A haven on Roberts Bay for boaters, paddlers and picnickers. Read more »
10 Scenic Drives
Tom takes a yellow convertible down the area's best drives. Read more »
Turtle Beach
The area's only beach-front camping area is at Siesta's Turtle Beach. Read more »
Gillespie Park
Anyone and everyone shows up at Gillespie Park north of downtown. Read more »
North Creek
A tricky paddle through mangroves and oyster beds. Read more »
Point of Rocks
The best snorkeling on the Gulf Coast lies off Siesta Key's Point of Rocks. Read more »
Bay Preserve
The live oaks frame a spectacular view of Little Sarasota Bay. Read more »
Myakka Islands
A hidden North Port getaway along the Charlotte-Sarasota line. Read more »
Rothenbach Park
A park built around a landfill offers a beautiful bike path. Read more »
Circus Hammock
This wooded preserve is tucked away next to the 17th Street Paw Park. Read more »
S. Venice Ferry
Beachgoers enjoy ferry access to miles of deserted shoreline. Read more »
South Lido
Shaded mangrove paddling trails wind through South Lido Key. Read more »
Pinecraft Park
An urban oasis, Pinecraft leads to a web of trails along the Phillippi Creek. Read more »
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