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 ...

— The Alexander Springs swimming area in the Ocala National Forest is temporarily closed after an “aggressive alligator” attacked a man Monday afternoon, U.S. Forest Service officials said.

The park’s lush landscape includes azaleas, magnolias, and cypress trees that create a true Florida paradise. Wildlife spotting is excellent here too – keep your eyes peeled for otters, birds, and ...