You can support butterflies by doing these things: garden with natives and nectar plants; offer host plants; don’t use ...

Lepidoptera, as they are known to scientists, are familiar creatures that are not only welcome guests in many gardens, they are also essential to certain flowering species' survival.

Tucked away on Florida’s Nature Coast lies Crystal River Preserve State Park, a 27,500-acre slice of paradise that somehow remains one of the state’s best-kept secrets.

While millions flock to Florida’s manufactured magic kingdoms and crowded beaches, a 27,500-acre natural wonderland sits quietly along the Gulf Coast, waiting for the curious traveler to discover its ...