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Ocala National Forest

Ocala National Forest Favorite Retreats

by Michael Warren · 2 comments

The Ocala National Forest offers a wealth of natural getaways, from more than 2 dozen primitive campsites to complete resort facilities. Here are a few favorites:
HORSESHOE LAKE. This new retreat and conference center is located 2.5 miles east of Orange Springs on CR318, at the north end of the Ocala National Forest. The park surrounds [...]

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Juniper Wilderness Experience

by Michael Warren · 20 comments

As the sun rises over the tall grass and scrub pines of Juniper Prairie Wilderness, lighting up the mist on Hidden Pond, the only sound is the gentle breeze in the trees and the occasional call of scrub jays or the echo of woodpeckers. Here in the nation’s southernmost wilderness, six miles by trail from [...]

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