Ocala Florida UNITED STATES
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Ocala National Forest
The world's largest sand pine forest covering 366,000 acres
It is one of the last refuges of the endangered Florida black bear and alos home to many more common animals such as deer and otter.
Birds, including bald eagles, ospreys, barred owls, the non-native wild turkey and many species of waders can be spotted here.
Dozens of hiking trails vary in length from boardwalks and short loop trails of under a mile to a 66 mile stretch of the cross state national Scenic Trail. Bass-fishing is popular on the many lakes scattered through the forest, and there are swimming holes, picnic areas and camp grounds at recreation areas such as Salt Springs, Alexander Springs and Fore Lake.
canoe rental is widely available, the 7 mile canoe run down Juniper Creek from the Juniper Springs Recreation Area is one of the finest in the state, but you will need to book in advance.
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Ocala Vacation rentals and homes
Ocala
Ocala is urrounded by undulating pastures neatly edged by mile upon mile of white wooden fences. The gradd hereabouts is enriched by the subterranean limestone aquifer and the calcium-rich grazing helps to contribute to the light strong bones of championship horses. Florida's eqiuine industry has produced more than 37 champions, including five Kentucky Derby winners.
The other reason to stop off in this area is to visit the Appleton Museum of Art, east of Ocala. Built in 1984, of Italian marble by the industrialist and horsebreeder Arthur Appleton, the museum houses stunnig art from around the world.
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