In this episode of Central Florida Explorer, Patrick joins his fellow Subaru owners (and one Jeep) to explore the trails of Ocala National Forest and camp.

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 ...

"The trail in the Ocala National Forest runs from Clearwater Lake Campground on County Road 42 to Rodman Dam," said Deborah "Deb" Blick, the Florida Trail Association's trail resource coordinator.

There are things to do every day of the year in Ocala National Forest. Backpacking, nature hikes, off-road bicycling, camping, swimming, wildlife viewing or just enjoying a Sunday drive.

The newest trailhead in the Ocala National Forest was officially opened Saturday, introducing 47 miles of off-highway vehicle trails.

Chief among these is the Ocala National Forest, a 387,000-acre spread of pine trees, lakes, spring-fed pools, rivers, swamps, hiking trails, and even archeological sites. The Ocala National Forest ...

Ocala National Forest, the second-largest nationally protected forest in Florida, encompasses more than 430,000 acres of pristine land. It features hiking trails, over 600 lakes and rivers, spring ...

The forest has more than 100 miles of trails to explore. The Florida National Scenic Trail runs north and south for almost 67 miles through the park, plunging through lowlands, scrub and pine forests.

The newest trailhead in the Ocala National Forest was officially opened Saturday, introducing 47 miles of off-highway vehicle trails.

Within the bounds of Ocala National Forest, 72 miles of the Florida Trail provides what some consider the Sunshine State’s best backpacking.