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Explore%20the%20Forest%20GatewayExplore the Forest Gateway

Explore the Forest Gateway

Altoona • Umatilla • Astor Small, rustic towns that allow you to escape the hustle and bustle of metropolitan areas are a big part of Lake County’s charm. Few towns epitomize that more than the ones surrounding the Ocala National Forest. A visit to Umatilla, Altoona, and Astor allows locals and ...

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Green Mountain Overlook & Trailhead

Green Mountain Overlook & Trailhead

Our October Love Lake Life feature is Green Mountain Overlook & Trailhead in Minneola. If you haven't visited yet, you're in for a real TREE-t!

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Top Ways to Enjoy a Lake County Weekend

Lake County has something for everyone! Here are 10 must-do activities in Lake County that you need to add to your bucket list. 1. Fishing on the Harris Chain of Lakes "As a professional bass fisherman there is no better place to live and practice than in Lake County, Florida. With well ...

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Free as a Bird at The Florida Scrub-Jay Trail!

Free as a Bird at The Florida Scrub-Jay Trail!

You won't beLEAF the intriguing sights you'll spot in this breathtaking habitat. With vivid shrubbery and fresh landscapes, Lake County fosters rich wildlife and bustling nature systems that many can learn from. The Florida Scrub-Jay Trail capitalizes this by providing a calm, yet adventurous habitat that’s open for exploration. From nature-lovers ...

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Get Your Feet Wet at Lake Norris

Get Your Feet Wet at Lake Norris

With summertime around the corner, are you looking for new ways to “go with the flow?” Lake Norris is making tides in the Lake County area with outdoor activities spanning across the 3,660 acres of lush natural environment. Visitors can quench their thirst for adventure with activities that include hiking, ...

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Lake Apopka Loop Trail is your link to nature

  Lake Apopka Loop Trail Situated on the northern shore of Lake Apopka, the Lake Apopka Loop Trail began with 6.3-miles of recreation trail allowing visitors to traverse a unique landscape of levees, canals and wetlands. With the completion of the newest extension in 2016, the loop trail encompasses 18 miles ...