Parks and Recreation

Meet manatees at Blue Spring State Park

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During cold snaps, manatees migrate to huddle up in the warmer waters of Central Florida Springs. That’s why the winter season in Orlando is the perfect time to catch a glimpse of Florida manatees at Blue Spring State Park. Florida manatees retreat to the designated refuge each year because of the consistent water temperature of 72 […]

10 Outdoor Date Ideas in Orlando Under $20

We live in the Sunshine State for good reason – to go outside more than in! Make a plan to explore Central Florida’s beautiful surroundings as a couple with outdoor date ideas in Orlando. Sure, a romantic dinner at a fancy restaurant is memorable..but, you can get the equivalent (or more!) endorphins flowing by having […]

Free entry days at U.S. National Parks

America’s Best Idea — our national parks — is even better when admission is free! Mark your calendar for free days at U.S. National Parks throughout Florida and beyond. On select dates, FREE entrance is available to 133 National Parks across the country (including five in Florida) that normally charge a fee. A few of […]

Budget-friendly glamping in an RV delivered to you

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For those of us who define “roughing it” as packing our own road-trip food until we arrive at our hotel, camping has never held much appeal. “Glamping” in an RV, on the other hand, seems like a great compromise — you can enjoy the beauties of nature without giving up hot showers, electricity, and indoor […]

Where to walk in Orlando

When the weather is beautiful in Orlando, there is nothing cheaper or more relaxing than a scenic walk. We have plenty of nice paths to stroll at local parks, county trails and picturesque gardens. Most of the walking paths are completely free, unless otherwise noted. Here is your guide to where to walk in Orlando. […]

Dinosaur Invasion at Leu Gardens

Explore an amazing 50-acre botanical oasis minutes from downtown Orlando. You could spend a full day at Harry P. Leu Gardens: stroll through the lush gardens, smell the roses or just relax in the shade of a beautiful oak tree. There are plenty of free days at Leu Gardens throughout the year and special events […]

Blackpoint Wildlife Drive in Merritt Island

It only takes a short trip from Orlando to discover native Florida wildlife in their natural habitat during a safe and relaxing car ride at the Blackpoint Wildlife Drive in Merritt Island. The Blackpoint Wildlife Drive is home to a variety of animals from birds to alligators. To keep up with the latest news on […]

Military families get free annual pass to national parks

Active-duty military personnel and their dependents can receive an America the Beautiful National Parks and Federal Recreation Lands Annual Pass for FREE (an $80 value). The pass grants them access to more than 2,000 national parks, wildlife refuges and other public lands. To keep up with latest news on deals, discounts and free events in Central Florida, sign up […]

Best free & cheap things to do in Orlando

Contrary to popular belief, it is totally possible to visit Orlando on a budget. In fact, the best thing about Orlando is some of the most culturally rich experiences and things to do in Orlando are absolutely free. Many locals live the good life on less by taking advantage of all the free opportunities this […]