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 ...

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 Highway Patrol says the fire could affect travel on SR-19 near the forest Thursday into the night and early morning hours.

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 ...

The National Forest Service seeks fee increases at popular hiking and boating locations in Sedona and Flagstaff. Here's how much more you could pay.

Florida, often known for its pristine beaches and theme parks, also harbors a wilder side, offering an array of challenging and scenic off-roading destinations for enthusiasts. From sugar sand trails ...

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

Watch: Why does the Navy drop bombs in Ocala National Forest? Bombing training can temporarily displace wildlife, so people should be careful when driving in and near the Ocala National Forest ...

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