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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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DISCOVER ST. AUGUSTINE: A GUIDE TO THE NATION'S OLDEST CITY

One of our favorite places to visit is historic St. Augustine. Located on the east coast of Florida between Jacksonville and Daytona Beach, St. Augustine holds the distinction of being...

FREE FLORIDA'S NATIVE AMERICANS AND SPANISH EXPLORERS UNIT STUDY

One of our favorite historic places to explore in Florida is St. Augustine, which holds the title of the oldest continuously inhabited city in the United States. Inspired by a recent...

WHY FALL IS THE PERFECT TIME TO VISIT FLORIDA

What do you picture when you think of autumn in Florida? The Sunshine State may not be known for colorful foliage, sweater weather, or apple orchards, but fall in Florida has its own...

A girl descending the stairs at Devil's Millhopper Geological State Park in Gainesville, Florida

HIKING DEVIL'S MILLHOPPER GEOLOGICAL STATE PARK: FLORIDA'S ANCIENT SINKHOLE

Located northwest of Gainesville, Florida, Devil’s Millhopper Geological State Park is truly a unique natural wonder. Unlike other parks in the Sunshine State, Devil’s...

7 BEST DAY TRIPS FROM ORLANDO

Planning a trip to Orlando? You’re not alone: Orlando received over 75.3 million visitors in 2024 alone! We understand the appeal–with its world class theme parks, sunny...

Kanapaha Botanical Gardens in Gainesville, Florida

KANAPAHA BOTANICAL GARDENS: GAINESVILLE'S HIDDEN GEM

Located only ten minutes from the University of Florida in Gainesville, Kanapaha Botanical Gardens is truly a hidden gem. Encompassing 68 acres with 24 themed plant collections, this...

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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.