While the Everglades steal the attention for outdoor adventuring in Florida, the state's newest panhandle park is an inland nature sanctuary worth a visit.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. If you've ever looked at a map of Florida, you might have noticed the state nearly takes away all of Alabama's access to the Gulf.

Florida's Panhandle hides quieter stretches of white sand and emerald water where crowds thin out, wildlife thrives, and beach days feel refreshingly local.

Pensacola is putting the panhandle on the map.