Off-road ready Subarus line up to hit the trails in Ocala National Forest on Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018. While living in Las Vegas, I braved gravel trails with my unmodified setup near Mt. Charleston ...

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 ...

There also is a campground available on the trail, which is located off Forest Road 13 about 8 miles east of County Road 314A. There is a $10 fee for a three-day trial pass or $5 for those under 15.

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.

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… ...

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 ...

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.