Homosassa, Florida, is a hidden gem along the Gulf Coast, offering serene natural springs, abundant wildlife, and a laid-back vibe perfect for families seeking a memorable camping experience. Whether ...

In Florida's Ocala National Forest, springs are the thing. Swimming, snorkeling and hiking are all popular activities in the vast, wooded area.

Between Pensacola and Key West, you’ll find 175 state parks, where hiking, biking, wilderness and equestrian trails are ...

The Path to Florida Springs National Park Act has yet to attract a Senate sponsor or get a hearing before the House Committee ...

Although Florida is rightly known as the Sunshine State, the fall months can still offer a reprieve from the soaring temperatures of summer. Many would agree that makes this season a perfect time to ...

Boulware Springs acts as a trailhead for the 17-mile-long Gainesville-Hawthorne State Trail. There is an active restoration by the city to restore degraded sandhill and upland pine forest north of the ...

SILVER SPRINGS — A proposed Florida national park would encompass a sizable swathe of central and north Florida's woods and springs. Several of the state's natural springs, Ocala National Forest and ...

A push in Congress to designate Ocala National Forest and the surrounding springs is drawing mixed feedback from locals, economists and conservationists. Rep. Randy Fine, R-Fla., has proposed the bill ...

One of Florida’s popular natural springs has halted all boating activity due to a large alligator seeking out humans in the water, according to the U.S. Forest Service. Access at Juniper Springs ...

Water access at Juniper Springs Waterway has been closed “due to the presence of an adult ‘nuisance alligator’,” the U.S. Forest Service says. This is not that alligator. Florida Fish and Wildlife ...