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Ghosts of Pioneer History Echo on The Yearling Trail

By Michael Warren

Long Family Cemetery

Hike through history on the Yearling Trail to the remains of the Long homestead on Pat’s Island, setting for Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings novel, The Yearling.

Filed Under: Featured, Florida Day Trips, Florida History Tagged With: hike, Ocala National Forest

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

World’s Worst Commute: Float Across the St. John’s on the Fort Gates Ferry

By Michael Warren

Fort Gates Ferry

In that rare instance when you need to make the drive from Salt Springs to Welaka, the Fort Gates Ferry will save you about forty miles and a pointless journey up through Palatka and back. But that’s merely practical. What’s fun and impractical is driving miles out of the way to float your car across the top of Lake George at the St. John’s River.

Filed Under: Florida Day Trips, Florida History Tagged With: Fort Gates Ferry, Ocala National Forest, St. Johns River

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

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