Outdoor Science and Learning
The Forest Service provides a variety of educational resources and programs for individuals of all ages to learn about the environment and our nation’s forests and grasslands. The National Forests in Florida has interpretive areas and visitor centers to get to know more about your forest.
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Olustee Beach
Site Temporarily Closed
Come join the fun! Swim along a shallow sandy beach and watch the water birds wade through the cypress. You may also enjoy fishing on the pier, picnicking under the hammock, or walking the…
Olustee Depot Visitor Center
Site Closed
The Olustee Depot is a small building with a big history. It served as both a passenger and freight station, and played a significant role in the development of north Florida.This part of Florida…
Osceola National Forest
Site Open
The Osceola National Forest is a peaceful place where people come to escape their busy lives and reconnect with the land. Flatwoods and swamps transport visitors back in time, and provide a…
Prospect Bluff Historic Sites
Site Temporarily Closed
Prospect Bluff Historic Site Closure OrderPublic Safety Notice: Effective July 2023, this area is temporarily closed due to Hurricane damage recovery and restoration projects.Proposed Changes to…
River Sinks
Just across Crawfordville Highway and a little south from the Leon Sinks Geological Area, the River Sinks are a connected showcase of karst formations making up part of the Woodville Karst…
Salt Springs Run
Site Open
Bubbling up from clefts in the earth, crystal-clear water gushes year-round from Salt Springs and flows about five miles before emptying into Lake George. Visitors can rent canoes and launch from…
Salt Springs Wildlife Observation Trail
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The 1.9-mile loop Salt Springs Trail is an excellent place to familiarize yourself with the common native trees and shrubs of the Big Scrub, including sand live oak, Chapman oak, myrtle oak, Southern…
Silver Glen Springs Recreation Area
Site Open
Both a popular day-use recreation area and an important archaeological site, Silver Glen Springs showcases the delicate balance between enjoying the outdoors and preserving precious …
Silver Lake Recreation Area
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Visitors most often come to the largest recreation area on the Apalachicola National Forest to swim off the 250-foot white sand beach, walk the mile-long interpretive trail or picnic at one of 45…
Silver Lake Trail
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With a gentle one-mile loop that starts as a boardwalk from the lower part of the picnic area, the Silver Lake Trail offers views of the lake from all perspectives and access for anglers to the far…