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 ...

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.

A large alligator forced the closure of Juniper Springs waterway in Ocala weeks after a deadly attack elsewhere in Central Florida.

MENDON – Just in time for the long holiday weekend, camp sites on the Green Mountain National Forest (GMNF) will open this Friday May 23. The forest offers several recreational opportunities including ...

OCALA, Florida (WFOR) — A large alligator exhibiting aggressive behavior has prompted officials to temporarily close to paddlers one of Central Florida’s most popular springs, the U.S. Forest ...

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 ...

Update: Evacuation order lifted | A fire in the Ocala National Forest has led to an evacuation order in part of NE Marion. Here's what we know: ...

Doing something a little different in this video. I shot a quick overnight camping/overlanding trip to the Hoosier National Forest in southern Indiana. Come along and enjoy this peaceful day of ...

Time to sign up for Camp Kiwanis The annual summer residential program is a rite of passage for many area families. Quincy Mitchell, 12, gets his flag taken away as he plays with other campers at Camp ...

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