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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

MARION COUNTY, Fla. – Portions of Juniper Springs have been closed due to a “nuisance alligator” that has made contact with canoes and kayaks in the area, according to the U.S. Forest Service.

Christopher Meindl remembers going on family trips as a child to Ocala, where they’d visit Juniper Springs. “It’s a fabulous looking place,” Meindl, who is associate professor of geography at the ...

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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 ...

Ditch the Sunshine State's crowded shores and cities to check out these stunning hidden gems. Millions of vacationers flock to Florida annually to lounge on its incredible beaches and visit its ...

It’s summertime in Florida, which means temperatures that can reach well into the 90s and heat indexes that can spike even higher. While only some of Central Florida’s waterparks have reopened amid ...