OCALA NATIONAL FOREST — Felton Tubbs flicked lovebugs off his helmet’s face shield as he mulled the U.S. Forest Service’s plan to charge off-road enthusiasts to ride trails. “Permits,” Tubbs growled. ...

OCALA NATIONAL FOREST -- The newest trailhead in the Ocala National Forest was officially opened Saturday, introducing 47 miles of off-highway vehicle trails. The Centennial Trail was dedicated in ...

During previous outdoor adventures, I found myself nearly getting stuck in mud or sand once or twice with my Honda Accord. Needing something that suited my adventurous lifestyle better, in 2017 I ...

The American Hiking Society’s 20th National Trails Day on Saturday will find Jacque Steer on the Florida Trail organizing a dog-friendly hike and encouraging others in the activity he says saved his ...

With the Ocala National Forest and many nature preserves nearby, Marion County has no shortage of outdoor recreational opportunities. From Rainbow Springs to Alexander Springs, the 72-degree waters ...

More than 600 lakes and rivers speckle or wind their way through Florida’s Ocala National Forest, the world’s largest sand pine scrub forest, spanning more than 387,000 acres. Sixty miles north of ...