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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

Explore Florida Caverns State Park

By Michael Warren

Deep inside Florida Caverns State Park

FLORIDA CAVERNS STATE PARK, FL — Florida is full of caves. But unless you’ve got scuba equipment, special certification, and what some might call a death wish, you’ll never get to see most of them. Since Florida’s water table is so close to the surface, few of its caves are dry. Florida Caverns State Park […]

Filed Under: Florida Day Trips, Florida State Parks Tagged With: camping, cave, caving, hiking, panhandle, spelunking

Juniper Springs Wilderness Experience

By Michael Warren

Fern Hammock Springs on Juniper Run Trail

JUNIPER SPRINGS STATE PARK, FL — 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 […]

Filed Under: Florida Day Trips, Florida Springs, Ocala National Forest Tagged With: camping, canoeing, Florida Springs, hiking, juniper springs, kayaking, Ocala National Forest

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