Educational Products
The Florida National Scenic Trail, or Florida Trail for short, is a perfect place to learn about the natural, historic, cultural and scenic resources of Florida. Throughout the state there are many family-friendly destinations on the Florida Trail which are perfect places to explore, learn and play. Check out our curriculum-based educational resources below to help guide your Junior Explorer on their adventures throughout Florida.
Just for Kids
Learn more about Florida flora and fauna, how to be an environmental steward, and put your skills to the test with our crossword puzzle and word search.
Become a Junior Explorer
Join our mascot, Speedy the Gopher Tortoise, on the journey to become a Florida Trail Junior Explorer! Our official Junior Explorer Guide, My Florida Adventure: A Kid's Guide to Adventure on the Florida National Scenic Trail, is available without charge at many of our family-friendly destinations throughout the state as well as for download below. Collect Trail Blazer Points by completing activities in the book, at home or on the trail. This activity book follows Florida Curriculum Standards for Grades 3-5.
Click here for a free downloadable and printable pdf of the Adventure Guide.
Junior Explorer Certificate of Completion
Once complete, fill out and print the Certificate of Completion to officially become a Florida Trail Junior Explorer!
Mi Aventura en el Camino de Florida - Spanish Language Activity Book
¡Participa con nuestra mascota, Speedy la Tortuga Terrestre en el viaje para convertirte en un Joven Explorador del Camino de Florida! Nuestra guĂa oficial para jĂłvenes exploradores, Mi aventura en el Camino de Florida: Un guĂa de aventura para niños en el Camino Panorámico Nacional de Florida, está disponible sin cargo en muchos de nuestros destinos familiares en todo el estado y para descargar. Acumule Puntos de Explorador completando actividades en el libro, en casa o en el camino. Este libro de actividades sigue los estándares del plan de estudios de Florida para los grados 3-5.
Haga clic aquĂ para obtener un PDF descargable e imprimible gratuito de la GuĂa de aventuras.
Explorador Joven del Camino de Florida
¡Cuando haya terminado, llene e imprima el Certificado de finalización para convertirse oficialmente un Joven Explorador del Camino de Florida!
Teachers & Educators
Our Junior Explorer Guide was developed in accordance with Florida state education standards for Grades 3 through 5. If you are a Grade 3-5 teacher or environmental educator and would be interested in distributing the Junior Explorer Guide to formal programs please send a requests to the FNST e-mail address: SM.FS.fnst@usda.gov.
Don’t forget to share your experiences using your Junior Explorer Guides with us! Pictures and feedback from the classroom or the field can be sent to our e-mail address: SM.FS.fnst@usda.gov. If individuals are identifiable in photos, don’t forget to include a copy of the FS Photo Release form.