The Ridge Scenic Highway offers breathtaking elevated vistas rare in Florida for just your gas money. Nearby Lake Kissimmee State Park showcases pristine Florida wilderness for only $5 per vehicle.

Heading into Fakahatchee Strand Preserve State Park just before dusk reveals the wonders of what some call "real Florida." ...

Paradise Park, however, was one of the few tourist attractions available to Black people. It opened in 1949 and was a counterpart to Silver Springs.

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, ...

Barbara Toeppen-Sprigg, president of the Friends of Silver Springs State Park, center, holds the Citizen Support Organization of the Year award, with other volunteers and local and state park ...

Silver Springs State Park near Ocala is great if you love the outdoors, show business history, and the vibe of pre-Disney Florida.

Silver Springs State Park near Ocala is great if you love the outdoors, show business history, and the vibe of pre-Disney Florida.

A national forest in Florida offers a wide range of outdoor activities, wildlife sightings, and a break from the crowds of ...

Unveil the charm of Silver Springs, Florida's premier state park, as you immerse yourself in its crystal-clear waters, lush landscapes, and rich history.

OCALA, Fla. (WCJB) -Silver Springs State Park hosted the annual Florida Springfest despite a gloomy forecast this year. Event planners say they had to downsize due to the forecast but that didn’t stop ...

OCALA — The Appleton Museum of Art, College of Central Florida and Silver Springs State Park are pleased to announce the winners of the “Florida SpringsFest Photography Contest,” and invite the public ...