I have a friend named Sandra Friend. She writes guidebooks about hiking in Florida. Not long ago, my friend named Friend contacted me about a different kind of hike: the hike in prices for using our ...

Known as the “Horse Capital of the World” (a title that Kentucky might dispute, but let’s not get into that), the rolling hills surrounding Ocala are home to over 1,200 horse farms spread across ...

This recreation area near Ocala is home to a crystal-clear spring for swimming, a popular paddling trail, and a campground, ...

One of Ocala’s most unexpected attractions is the Silver Springs State Park, Florida’s oldest tourist attraction. Once a ...

In Lake County, we have the wonderfully dynamic Ocala National Forest uplands, lowlands, lakes, ponds, swamps and prairies.

The Florida Forest Service continues to respond to wildfires in Putnam County that have been burning for days. It’s happening near State Road 19 and National Forest Road 74.

The Florida Forest Service continues to respond to wildfires in Putnam County that have been burning for days. It’s happening near State Road 19 and National Forest Road 74. FFS said one is the ...

An update on the May 2 fire in the Ocala National Forest: It was 75% contained as of midday May 3.

A brush fire in the Ocala National Forest on Friday, now named the Fernandez Wildfire has burned 210 acres of forest.

In easy distance of the Ocala National Forest and many other parks and rivers, Ocala provides plenty of opportunities for all kinds of outdoor enjoyment.

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

Forest fresh and festive This year, consider cutting your Christmas tree from the Ocala National Forest.