Florida State Parks Foundation

09/28/2026

📣 Melbourne! Our friends Intracoastal Brewing Company are debuting the new Sunshine & Shine Hazy Tangerine IPA today!!

Swing by, say hi to our Foundation team and grab a four-pack to support our amazing natural wonders!

Today we’re dropping the all-new Sunrise & Shine Hazy Tangerine IPA in partnership with our friends at the Florida State Parks Foundation to support Florida’s natural wonders!

This Hazy Tangerine IPA is bright, juicy and bursting with fresh tangerine flavor. Not only that, but a portion of all sales from Sunrise & Shine Hazy Tangerine IPA will be donated to the Florida State Parks Foundation in support of their mission to preserve, protect, sustain and grow our award-winning state parks, trails and historic sites that make Florida special - and a part of our community.

Sebastian Inlet State Park and Avalon State Park are right in our backyard and are perfect places to spend a day in the sun before stopping in to enjoy a Sunrise & Shine Hazy Tangerine IPA!

09/26/2026

☀️Out and about in Tallahassee on this gorgeous fall Saturday? Come say hello to our Foundation team! We are here at our Tallahassee REI store as part of their celebration!

Stop by, snag some swag and chat about state parks with us!

09/26/2026

National Public Lands Day is here, and Florida State Parks are celebrating the natural areas that belong to everyone. Public lands protect clean water, wildlife habitat and the outdoor spaces people enjoy for hiking, paddling and learning about nature.

Across the state, volunteers help with trail work, litter removal and other projects that keep parks healthy. These efforts support conservation and make sure parks stay welcoming for future visitors.

National Public Lands Day reminds us that these places thrive when communities care for them.

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📍: Wekiwa Springs State Park

💡: Plan your adventure at FloridaStateParks.org. Before you visit, check the KNOW BEFORE YOU GO section on the park’s webpage for real-time updates and helpful information.

09/25/2026

🍻 Cheers, Ten 10 Brewing Company! If you’re in Orlando, stop by for their new release tomorrow!

Releasing tomorrow!!! Along with celebrating Hofftoberfest, we’re also releasing the b**r we made for the Florida State Parks Foundation. S’more ‘Ventures is a 6% S’more’s white stout. This delicious brew is full of toasted marshmallow, graham crackers and rich Belgian Chocolate. Available on draft and in 4pk cans while supplies last. A portion of the proceeds will go to the Florida State Parks Foundation. We’ll also be raising some money with a cool raffle tomorrow. More details to come. 🍻

09/25/2026

Tomorrow is National Public Lands Day — the nation’s largest single-day volunteer effort for public lands! 🙌

Did you know? 💡 Florida manages 176 state parks, trails and historic sites spanning over 800,000 acres!

And Florida State Parks is the only four-time winner of the National Gold Medal for Excellence! Meaning our state parks are recognized far and wide as the best in the nation! 🥇🥇🥇🥇

Public Lands are just that — public. They belong to all of us, and when we visit, volunteer and advocate for our parks in our communities, we help ensure that these special places thrive for future generations.

Want to get involved? Several state parks are hosting official volunteer events to celebrate! Visit the official Florida State Parks website to find one in your area.

(Already have plans to visit your favorite state park this weekend? Let us know where in the comments!)

https://www.floridastateparks.org/events

09/24/2026

National Public Lands Day is coming up this Saturday, September 26th! We were absolutely honored when the Florida State Parks Foundation reached out and asked us to be involved in their Pints for Parks event. This initiative helps to support their mission to preserve, protect, sustain and grow our award-winning state parks!
We are one of just 8 breweries in the state of Florida helping to raise awareness about the state parks, trails, and historic sites that make Florida unique.
We knew that we had to create a special b**r and asked our friends Allisa & Barry at Roots Creative Co. to help us design a beautiful can label with one of our local spots on the Nature Coast in mind.
We spent a day last month exploring the Crystal River Archaeological State Park to get inspiration. We chose a site that was new for all of us in order to embrace the idea of getting out and exploring our beautiful state. Allisa is also a photographer and knew that she wanted to capture some photos from our excursion of the Native American burial grounds to use as the foundation for the can label.
Our b**r, The Face in the Stone, is named after one of the distinguishing features of the park - a Stela I stone that dates back to around 440 AD! The stone, which may have been used for ceremonial or celestial purposes, has a human face carved into it, and may even have symbolism beyond Florida.
If you haven't visited this park, you definitely need to add it to your list! Be sure to stop by this Saturday to try The Face in the Stone Rice L***r with Yuzu on tap or in cans to go. Prosit! 🍻

09/23/2026

📆 New calendars are here!📆

National Public Lands Day is this Saturday, and we’re celebrating with our brand new, 2027 Florida State Parks wall calendar!

This full-color, glossy calendar takes you on a road trip across the entire Florida State Parks map — from Perdido Key (January) to Fort Zachary Taylor (Key West)! And every page features a breathtaking image captured by photographers who love the Sunshine State!

Each limited-edition calendar is just $25 (shipping + tax included), and every purchase supports the Florida State Parks Foundation’s mission to preserve, protect, sustain, and grow our amazing state parks.

Order yours for the perfect way to celebrate National Public Lands Day … and every day!

👉 https://secure.everyaction.com/5V43bQ8pcUCGbAugUWGEuw2

09/22/2026

🍁 Today is the Autumn Equinox and, right on time, the forecast is calling for cooler weather in Florida this week!

The changing of the season means it's time for our latest quarterly survey. We want to hear from YOU!

• How do you best enjoy our state parks during the autumn months?
• Do you have plans to visit a new state park for the first time soon?
• Are state parks included in your autumn holiday plans?
• And anything else on your mind!

Our Fall Activities Survey takes just a few moments to complete, and your perspective is invaluable! Will you share your thoughts with us?

✅ : https://secure.everyaction.com/9hZDbIWDIkeHu6C3JD6DVg2

09/22/2026

📰: "The glass-bottom boat tours started in the late 1870s when Hullam Jones and Phillip Morrell attached a piece of glass to the bottom of a rowboat, allowing visitors to gaze down into the crystal-clear springs without getting wet.

"On a modern-day glass-bottom boat tour, visitors learn about the movies filmed at Silver Springs, including “Tarzan” and “Creature from the Black Lagoon,” the health of the springs and the Florida fauna people might encounter."

Thank you to the Orlando Sentinel for shining a spotlight on Silver Springs State Park!

A two-day, 300-mile road trip hits some of the most famous and remarkable springs in Florida, including Silver Springs, Devil’s Den, Crystal River and Weeki Wachee.

09/18/2026

Our team spanned coast-to-coast this week to wave the Florida State Parks banner and share our latest news and updates!

First, our CEO, Julia Gill Woodward, and Director of Development, Tyler Van Buren, represented the Sunshine State at the National Association of State Park Foundations annual conference in Spokane, Washington!

We were wowed by the sights and sounds of the Pacific Northwest, we gleaned some amazing insights from an incredible lineup of speakers and presenters, and we were inspired by time spent with people from all over the country who love their state parks as much as we do.

Then, our Director of Communications, Tim Linafelt, traveled near Gainesville to join the Friends of Paynes Prairie for their Speaker Series!

Tim shared some of what the Foundation has been up to lately and previewed some exciting things on the horizon before taking a few questions from attendees.

Thank you to the Washington State Parks Foundation and the Friends of Paynes Prairie for being tremendous friends, partners and hosts!