Ocala National Forest in North Central Florida is full of outdoor opportunities for a variety of recreation. Within its 387,000 acres, visitors can swim in springs, hike part of the Florida Trail ...

A trail marker designates a spot on the Florida Trail in Ocala National Forest. A history of hiking The Appalachian Trail has a nearly 100-year history of taking hikers from Georgia to Maine on a ...

Those who prefer to get around under their own power, may wish to hike along the Florida National Scenic Trail. The first piece of the 1,400-mile trail was built in the Ocala National Forest in 1966.

Indeed, it’s difficult enough to just drive through in one day without stopping.Ocala National Forest is meant to be explored, and there’s no better time than right now.From vast Florida sand ...

A national forest in Florida offers a wide range of outdoor activities, wildlife sightings, and a break from the crowds of ...

People come to the Ocala National Forest to hit the trail, camp, mountain bike, watch birds, fish, or slip into one its waterways on a canoe, paddleboard, or kayak. It's also not the only act in town.

"The southernmost national forest in the continental United States, Ocala is home to manatees, black bears and rare plants, along with 600 lakes and natural springs spread across 387,000 acres." ...

In North Central Florida, there’s a land filled with pristine gems in the form of natural springs and abundant wildlife. It’s a place where black bears and bobcats roam, while Florida scrub ...