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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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NEW SMYRNA BEACH BUCKET LIST: 11 MUST-DO EXPERIENCES

New Smyrna Beach is a scenic seaside town located just south of Daytona Beach on Florida’s Atlantic coast. Well-known for its 17 miles of stunning beaches, this charming town...

ALLIGATORS AND CROCODILES IN FLORIDA: KEY FACTS AND SAFETY TIPS

On a recent trip to the Florida Keys, we spotted a log-shaped creature bobbing in the ocean outside of our hotel. A couple next to us shouted “Alligator!” but it was actually a crocodile. ...

Giant oak tree at Washington Oaks Gardens State Park

DISCOVER WASHINGTON OAKS GARDENS STATE PARK: A PERFECT DAY TRIP FROM ST. AUGUSTINE

Only about half an hour from historic St. Augustine, Washington Oaks Gardens State Park is really two parks in one. On one side of A1A Scenic and Historic Coastal Byway are the formal...

A COMPLETE GUIDE TO FAIRCHILD TROPICAL BOTANIC GARDEN

Jonathan grew up in Miami, but we haven’t visited in several years, so when we recently traveled there for a fencing tournament, we decided to take a couple of extra days to introduce...

FREE SEMINOLE NATIVE AMERICAN UNIT STUDY

We have studied the Seminole Tribe multiple times during our homeschooling journey, and after our recent trip to Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum in South Florida, I decided it was time to put...

A family poses in the Governor's Mansion in Tallahasee, FL. This is one of many fun family activities in Tallahassee.

5 FUN FAMILY ACTIVITIES IN TALLAHASSEE

Back in 2021, we decided to take a trip to explore an area of our state that we hadn’t visited yet with the girls, so we chose to drive up to the Panhandle and explore Tallahassee. ...

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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.