Scenic Drives
Our national forest is home to a variety of designated scenic byways along with numerous other very enjoyable drives. These routes have been selected to preserve or enhance the natural, scenic, historical, cultural, recreational or archeological qualities of the byways.
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Apalachee Savannahs Scenic Byway
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The Apalachicola Savannahs, home to the Apalachee Savannahs Scenic Byway, are sub-tropical grasslands scattered with longleaf pine trees and covered with drought-resistant undergrowth. It’s an…
Apalachicola National Forest
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The Apalachicola National Forest is home to some of the most unique animal and plant species in the world. Here, visitors can enjoy safe, family-friendly activities such as fishing, hunting, hiking…
Big Bend Scenic Byway
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Whether you visit the Forest Trail rich in pine forests, hardwood hammocks, savannahs, streams and rivers, or the Coastal Trail of salt marshes, bays, sand dunes and beaches, the state…
Florida Black Bear Scenic Byway
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Providing more than 60 miles of exploration by car, the Florida Black Bear Scenic Byway - a National Scenic Byway- is a network of scenic roads between Silver Springs and Ormond Beach, including SR…
Ocala National Forest
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** IMPORTANT PUBLIC SAFETY NOTE: Several Ocala National Forest campsites, day-use areas and trails remain temporarily closed for hurricane damage assessment and recovery efforts. Please check…