A little sign at the head of the path to the water says pretty much what one needs to know about what awaits: “Be lazy in Juniper Springs.” Tucked away on the north side of State Road 40 about 30 ...

The U.S. Forest Service closed parts of the Juniper Springs Waterway in Marion County, Florida, on Monday, after a massive alligator started muscling in on paddlers. Officials estimate the aggressive ...

The Juniper Springs Run in the Ocala National Forest is one canoe/kayaking adventure that earns the adjective "challenging." "I love it; it's a fun river to do," says Ryan Toler with Discovery Kayak ...

Law enforcement responds to Lake Kissimmee in Polk County after a deadly alligator attack. Juniper Springs Recreation Area (U.S. Department of Agriculture) MARION COUNTY, Fla. – Portions of Juniper ...

A massive alligator has forced officials to close boating access at Juniper Springs in Marion County. The gator, believed to be around 14 feet in length, was seen striking canoes and kayaks during ...

A large alligator exhibiting aggressive behavior has prompted officials to temporarily close to paddlers one of Central Florida's most popular springs, the U.S. Forest Service announced. The closure ...

Crews are on the scene of a wildfire in Marion County. According to the U.S. Forest Service, they're monitoring a fire located in the Juniper Springs area.Marion County officials say there's a road ...

Enjoying the water at Ichetucknee Springs State Park, north of Gainesville, Florida. (Florida Department of Environmental Protection) Dozens of springs in central Florida, big and small, merit ...

Florida's wilderness canoe and kayaking trails provide access to unspoiled areas: primeval forests, mangrove hammocks, and swamps and rivers teeming with life. Relax and recharge by spending a day ...