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Florida Unveiled

Discover the real Florida with our travel tips and educational resources created to help others explore the Sunshine State in fun, meaningful ways.

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EXPLORE LAKE APOPKA NORTH SHORE: TRAILS AND SCENIC WILDLIFE DRIVE

Located in Apopka, Florida, only half an hour from Orlando, Lake Apopka North Shore is a restoration area and nature preserve that is perfect for a multitude of recreational activities...

UNCOVERING THE REAL FIRST THANKSGIVING: FLORIDA'S FORGOTTEN FEAST OF 1565

What comes to mind when you think of Thanksgiving? Most Americans probably picture traditional foods such as turkey and pumpkin pie, gatherings of family and friends, and football. ...

THINGS TO DO IN ORLANDO THIS CHRISTMAS: DON'T MISS ICE! AT GAYLORD PALMS

Orlando is a fun destination for the holiday season due to its festive theme park events, pleasant weather, and wide variety of holiday-themed entertainment. One of our favorite things...

Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary in Naples, Florida

VISIT CORKSCREW SWAMP SANCTUARY: FLORIDA'S ANCIENT CYPRESS FOREST

Located in Naples on the western edge of the Everglades, Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary is the world’s largest remaining old-growth bald cypress forest. An old-growth forest means...

TOP THINGS TO DO AT ANASTASIA STATE PARK

Located just minutes from downtown historic St. Augustine, Anastasia State Park is worth visiting for its 1600 acres of Old Florida scenery and numerous recreational activities. At...

8 MISTAKES TO AVOID WHEN VISITING FLORIDA

With its world-renowned theme parks, beautiful year-round beaches, diverse natural landscapes, unique wildlife encounters, and vibrant cultural experiences, Florida is one of the most...

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ABOUT US

Welcome to Florida Unveiled! We are Jonathan, Sarah, Hadassah, and Hannah, a nature loving, wayfaring, homeschooling family of native Floridians. While we enjoy Florida’s famous theme parks and beaches and certainly appreciate the important role they play in the economy, our goal with this website is to provide both a unique Florida travel guide and educational resources to help others find ways to experience the authentic Florida beyond the popular tourist destinations. Are you planning a trip to Florida and looking for places to visit outside of the usual tourist spots? Are you a new Florida resident and interested in exploring? Are you an educator or homeschool family seeking educational materials and field trip ideas to help students learn about the history and geography of the state? With Florida Unveiled, we aim to give you tips and resources to delve into all that Florida has to offer.

THE SUNSHINE STATE

Stretching 447 miles from the northern border to Key West, our state encompasses a diverse array of habitats, from pine flatwoods and dry prairies in the north and central regions to hardwood hammocks and wetlands in the south. From historical monuments and state parks to quaint small towns, Florida boasts an array of hidden gems.