Located in the Southeastern part of the Ocala National Forest, off Fla. 40, offers a full range of outdoor activities. There are 79 campsites in three different areas of the park. More about the ...

You cannot see all of Ocala National Forest in one day. Indeed, it’s difficult enough to just drive through in one day without stopping. Ocala National Forest is meant to be explored, and there’s no ...

A little sign at the head of the path to the water says pretty much what one needs to know about what awaits: “Be lazy in Juniper Springs.” Tucked away on the north side of State Road 40 about 30 ...

Enjoying the water at Ichetucknee Springs State Park, north of Gainesville, Florida. (Florida Department of Environmental Protection) Dozens of springs in central Florida, big and small, merit ...

Water access at Juniper Springs Waterway has been closed “due to the presence of an adult ‘nuisance alligator’,” the U.S. Forest Service says. This is not that alligator. Florida Fish and Wildlife ...