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Hiking the Ocala National Forest
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We love the Everglades but there are moments within the subtropical forests,
cypress stands, sinkholes and crystal springs of the Ocala National Forest (
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) and its adjacent state parks that are just as otherworldly and strange. You
can get lost for weeks along hundreds of miles of forested trails and among count-
less lakes, while hopping between dozens of campgrounds and soaking up oodles
of Old Florida atmosphere. It's easy enough to dabble, but for dedicated outdoor
enthusiasts, draw a big circle around Florida's heart and come here.
