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.

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, ...

According to Barrick, near the beginning of his journey he was at a spring in Central Florida in the Ocala National Forest filming around 40 sleeping manatees. What they're saying: "This manatee was ...

In Lake County, we have the wonderfully dynamic Ocala National Forest uplands, lowlands, lakes, ponds, swamps and prairies.

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 ...

A 150-acre fire that started the afternoon of May 2 in the Ocala National Forest has led to an evacuation order for part of northeast Marion. County Road 314 between Southeast First Road and State ...

Salt Springs is a popular recreation destination in the Ocala National Forest for swimming, snorkeling, fishing and boating.

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

In 1992, a discovery was made in the Ocala National Forest that remains a mystery to this day. Skeletal remains were found near the Juniper Springs Recreational Area, and despite ongoing efforts, the ...

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) confirmed a black bear cub was found shot and killed in Salt Springs, which is near the Ocala National Forest.

Salt Springs is a popular recreation destination in the Ocala National Forest for swimming, snorkeling, fishing and boating.