Get wild, Florida! Governor DeSantis’s initiative offers 50 percent off state park passes and more

FWC Contributor On Friday, Oct. 13, Governor Ron DeSantis launched the Great Outdoors Initiative. This initiative aims to encourage Floridians to explore the state’s natural resources, including its “award-winning parks, vast recreation areas and world-renowned waterways.” By signing Executive Order 23-209 (The Great Outdoors Initiative), Governor DeSantis has directed the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (