Florida, often known for its pristine beaches and theme parks, also harbors a wilder side, offering an array of challenging ...

Fill your day with hiking, biking, fishing, camping or exploring. Juniper Springs in Ocala National Forest is a terrific natural area with springs you can dip your feet into or swim in.

[Bruce Ackerman/Ocala Gazette] 2024. The two new elementary schools ... “Recreational opportunities in the forest include hiking, horseback riding, camping and hunting.” Now known as Ross Prairie ...

Ocala National Forest has a mix of pine flatwoods, hardwood forests, and wetlands, making it an ideal home for snakes. Eastern Coral Snakes, Pygmy Rattlesnakes, and Rat Snakes are frequently seen here ...

Ocala Wetland Recharge Park has temporarily closed due to multiple areas of ground subsidence and sinkholes, according to the ...

An evacuation order was issued about 7:12 p.m., according to a Facebook post from the U.S. Forest Service. The Reverse ...

The 150-acre wildfire burning in the Ocala National Forest was 75% contained as of midday May 3, according to Ludie Bond, a wildlife mitigation specialist with the Florida Forest Service. She said ...

Recreational camping is now open through Oct. 19 at Forest Preserve District of Kane County’s campgrounds. Check-in time for ...

A 150-acre wildfire in the Ocala National Forest is 75% contained as of May 3. An evacuation order issued on May 2 has been lifted, though authorities urge people to avoid the area. Rain is ...

The 150-acre wildfire burning in the Ocala National Forest was 75% contained as of midday May 3, according to Ludie Bond, a wildlife mitigation specialist with the Florida Forest Service.

Escape to nature and experience the beauty of the Forest Preserve District of Kane County’s campgrounds. Recreational camping is open this year, from May 1 through Oct. 19. Check-in time for all ...