The beaches with the best shells are brimming with natural treasures. It's time for a visit. A beach day? (S)hell yeah! Everyone has their own idea of the perfect travel souvenir—some pocket postcards ...

For those who prefer exploring on two wheels, the 16-mile Gainesville-Hawthorne State Trail cuts through the northern portion of the preserve. This paved trail follows the path of an old railroad line ...

“When shells dissolve, they also affect the acidity of the water, as they contain calcium carbonate, which modifies the ocean ...

Tree skeletons, dramatic bluffs, and silvery sands define Boneyard Beach—an otherworldly stretch of shoreline on Florida’s Big Talbot Island that feels worlds away from the state’s typical coastal ...

A chance encounter on a Florida beach opened my eyes to societal definitions, and misconceptions, of beauty.

Her house was seashell pink, like a strawberry daiquiri or summer nail polish. A single story, made of cement blocks, sturdy ...

After a powerful winter storm battered the Florida coast, enormous piles of seashells were uncovered, transforming the beach ...

Pass-a-Grille feels like Florida’s best-kept secret hiding in plain sight. This narrow strip of paradise sits at the southern tip of St. Pete Beach but feels worlds away from the tourist hustle. The ...