The first time I ever went to Florida was in the spring of 1971 to visit my cousin, Jack Lounsbury, who was a National Park Ranger based in the Florida Everglades. I had pictures in my mind of buzzing ...

In this tiny stretch of central Florida, you can find acres of both exotic and native animals on display, plus hiking trails ...

Situated on Lake Cypress at the headwaters of the Florida Everglades, Wild Florida Adventure Park offers airboat rides, as well as a Gator Park and drive-thru safari park. A visit here combines ...

KISSIMMEE, Fla. — It was a warm and breezy morning in Kissimmee when the "Finding Florida" crew explored alligator territory. But to get around, we needed an airboat instead of a regular vehicle. Hop ...

Jolly Gator Fish Camp 4650 E State Rd 46, Geneva, 407-321-0153 If you want to do some real backwater airboating, this is the spot. Operated by Central Florida Airboat Tours, Captain Bruce offers up a ...

Severe drought conditions in South Florida are drying up parts of the Everglades, forcing wildlife to adapt to muddy canals, killing fish, and shutting down local tourism businesses that rely on water ...

After a crash in Ochopee in The Everglades less than a week ago, many people are asking: What is an airboat? How does it operate? How fast can it go? Is it safe? We have the answers, and here's what ...