Explore the Sunshine State

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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Horses graze at Payne's Prairie State Park in North Florida.

THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO EXPLORING PAYNES PRAIRIE PRESERVE STATE PARK

Located in Micanopy, Florida, Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park is one of the most biologically diverse ecosystems in Florida and the only place in the state where you can see wild...

TRAVEL TIPS FOR VISITING FLORIDA DURING HURRICANE SEASON

Planning a vacation to Florida but not sure if it’s worth visiting during hurricane season? As native Floridians, we are very familiar with hurricanes. Jonathan went through...

DISCOVER CLERMONT: CENTRAL FLORIDA'S SCENIC LAKE TOWN

Looking for a fun day trip from Orlando? Located only 35 minutes from downtown Orlando and 45-minutes from Disney World, Clermont is a beautiful town with rolling hills and picturesque...

FREE FLORIDA ENDANGERED ANIMALS UNIT STUDY

The Sunshine State is home to a wide variety of diverse flora and fauna. Florida’s pine flatwoods, prairies, hammocks, and coastal ecosystems provide shelter for over 4,000 different...

Devil's Den is a sinkhole in North Florida.

EXPLORING DEVIL'S DEN: FLORIDA'S PREHISTORIC UNDERGROUND SPRING

Descending the narrow concrete stairs into the underground cavern of Devil’s Den is like stepping back in time. Vines dangle from an opening in the cavern ceiling and light filters...

Robert is Here Fruit Stand in Homestead, Florida.

WHY ROBERT IS HERE IS A CAN'T-MISS STOP IN SOUTH FLORIDA

Last year on a trip to the Everglades, Jonathan mentioned that we had to stop by a place called Robert is Here Fruit Stand. He grew up in Miami and had fond memories of going to Robert...

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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.