Travel and Outdoors

Polk County plans to reconstruct the boardwalk over the lake and add a stoplight at a busy intersection near Southeastern University.
Polk is full of special places to stay that offer guests a break from traditional motels and hotels — check out our favorites in and around Lakeland, Florida.
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The only thing better than a summer trip in Europe? Nonstop flights to get you there hassle-free.
Branch out to learn about Lakeland’s flowering and fruit trees with a GPS-enabled tour of the 56,000 trees in the city’s Urban Forest.
From volunteer opportunities to special events, here’s how you can celebrate the planet around Swan City.
If it’s your first time visiting this award-winning Lakeland attraction, allow us to create your perfect park day.
With forecasters predicting more activity than normal in the Atlantic this year, here’s how you can start preparing for hurricane season in Lakeland.
Take our word for it — these are the activities, exhibits, and stops we wouldn’t miss at Florida’s largest aerospace expo.
Alligator mating season in Florida runs from April through June — here’s how you to keep yourself + our scaly friends safe.
Use this online resource to check water health, water levels, upcoming events, and more.
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Avelo Airlines announced plans for two additional aircraft at its Lakeland International Airport base, as well as more flights on its schedule.
Create the city you want to live in by applying to serve in these volunteer roles.
Airbnb released its travel trends predictions for the year — here’s how you can take part, starting in Lakeland.
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From lifting weights and personal training to dance fitness and spin classes — we’ve rounded up 25+ gyms and fitness offerings around Swan City.
We compiled all of the feedback from our Giving Campaign to learn what readers love most and want to see more of in our newsletters. Here’s a peek at what they said.
Some gifts don’t fit under the tree — make a lasting impact by giving your loved ones a giftable experience instead of a physical present.