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 ...

Parts of the Ocala National Forest are closed to visitors as fire crews continue to battle a wildfire. The blaze in Juniper Prarie Wilderness has affected about 20 acres, burning near Hidden Pond ...

You cannot see all of Ocala National Forest in one day. Indeed, it’s difficult enough to just drive through in one day without stopping. Ocala National Forest is meant to be explored, and the… ...

OCALA NATIONAL FOREST - Imagine sitting on a beach looking out over clear, sparkling blue-green water, the sun gently kissing your skin. Adjust your sunglasses and slather on some sun block. Then ...

Explore the Outdoors with WESH 2 News as we look at places you can visit in Central Florida and around the state.

After touring the Ocala National Forest to view work being done by CCC, editor Bert Dosh of the Ocala Evening star was convinced the forest was being transformed into a sportsman's paradise.

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.

You can get away from it all here, or you can stick with the crowd — it’s just that kind of place. Come for the day or stay awhile; there are RV and tent campgrounds that attract families and ...

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 ...