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 ...

People who live near Ocala National Forest are in for some noise this week as Navy jets practice bombing runs.

Campgrounds on the Black Hills National Forest will open Friday, May 17 for first-come first-served camping. Campsites that have been reserved will be available for use beginning Wednesday, May 22.

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 ...

A mammoth alligator in Ocala National Forest has been attacking paddlers, forcing wildlife officials to close a popular recreational waterway indefinitely.

Sliding Rock in Pisgah National Forest will open Memorial Day weekend. Campgrounds and other recreation areas are also open for the summer season.

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The Ocala National Forest is also known for its springs and trails – not to mention the World Equestrian Center, the Florida Horse Park and other venues that draw people who may need longer term ...