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 ...

Sandy Springs Campground, located in southern Ohio and right along the Ohio River, was named second-best on the list compiled by The Dyrt. It’s the only Ohio campground to make the list. According to ...

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

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

Alligator forces closure at Juniper Springs A massive alligator measuring up to 14 feet in length has prompted officials to shut down a popular waterway at Juniper Springs in Marion County ...

On Monday, a section of the waterway located in Juniper Springs Recreational Area within Ocala National Forest in Florida was temporarily closed due to the presence of a large male alligator ...

The Sunshine State is famous for many iconic destinations, but locals recommend plenty of underrated Florida destinations as spectacular as the classics.

Decreases in staffing and maintenance costs have led to the closure of several San Bernardino National Forest campgrounds throughout the 2025 season.

People can expect to feel the ground shake through Thursday as the U.S. Navy conducts bomb training in the Ocala National Forest.

Florida is a state brimming with natural wonders, but have you heard about Fern Hammock Springs in the Ocala National Forest? This picturesque second-magnitude spring is part of the St. Johns River ...

Ocala National Forest is home to more than 600 lakes, rivers and springs, meaning campers have access to plenty of water-based activities — plus there’s a large network of trails running ...