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Silver Springs Wild Monkeys Attract Tourists – And Controversy

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Silver Springs - Rhesus Macaques

The monkeys at Silver Springs State Park are no longer a planned part of the show. They’ve been roaming wild since the 1930s. The monkeys have attracted tourists — and controversy — for years.

Filed Under: Florida Day Trips, Florida Springs, Florida State Parks, Ocala National Forest Tagged With: monkeys, silver springs

Florida Sinkholes: These 5 Trails Are Sure to Bring You Down!

By Michael Warren

Devil's Millhopper

Sinkholes in Florida are notorious for suddenly swallowing cars and houses. But these geological oddities are also a natural and sometimes spectacular part of the landscape. These five hikes from around the state are all great ways to safely enjoy Florida’s sinkholes.

Filed Under: Florida Day Trips, Florida State Parks, Ocala National Forest Tagged With: devil's millhopper, falling waters, lake eaton, Ocala National Forest, silver springs, sinkholes, yearling trail

Pinecastle Bombing Range

By Michael Warren

Ocala National Forest Bombing Range

This hidden bombing range in central Florida has it’s very own ghost town, SAM missile sites and a mock-up runway. It provides target practice for Navy jet pilots preparing for combat.

Filed Under: Featured, Florida History, Ocala National Forest Tagged With: bombing range, history, Ocala National Forest

5 Cheap Orlando Day Trips with Kids

By Michael Warren

Senior Couple Kayaking Silver Springs

Here are 6 day trips within two-hour’s drive of Orlando that won’t break your pocket book. And as a bonus, these will give the kids a glimpse of a Florida they won’t find at the theme parks.

Filed Under: Florida Beaches, Florida Day Trips, Florida History, Florida Springs, Florida State Parks, Ocala National Forest Tagged With: day trips, hontoon, Ocala National Forest, orlando, silver springs

Ocala National Forest Campgrounds and Cabin Rentals

By Michael Warren

Ocala National Forest

Going camping in the Ocala National Forest? The Ocala National Forest offers a wealth of natural getaways, from more than two dozen primitive campsites to complete resort facilities. Here are a few favorite campgrounds and cabin rental opportunities: Ocala National Forest Camping: JUNIPER SPRINGS RECREATION AREA. A perennial favorite, Juniper Springs recreation area offers camping in semi-tropical […]

Filed Under: Hotels & Lodging, Ocala National Forest Tagged With: cabins, camping, Ocala National Forest

Kayak the Ocklawaha River for a Scenic Glimpse of Old Florida

By Michael Warren

Ocklawaha River

OCKLAWAHA RIVER, FL — Deep under the shade of cypress, swamp maple and sable palms, central Florida’s Ocklawaha River runs clear and cool, even now in the stifling heat of summer. Out here on a weekday afternoon, far removed from the sound of civilization, you can kayak through a forest so thick you’ll wonder if  […]

Filed Under: Florida History, Ocala National Forest Tagged With: canoeing, kaying, Ocala National Forest, ocklawaha river

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