When you’ve had enough of the city life, for the time being, the Ocala National Forest is a great location to experience some of Florida’s scenic nature. Here you’ll find both dry, sandy areas with lots of pine trees, as well as lots of lakes, rivers, and marshes with masses of recreation activities. There are miles of trails where you can spot some of the forest’s wildlife, like black bears, alligators, or maybe even a gopher tortoise. For any military buffs, it might be interesting to know that the U.S. Navy has a bombing range in the forest. If you didn’t get the chance to visit any of the bigger lakes around Ocala, Lake Weir is a super short drive from your RV rental in Belleview, FL. If you like fishing, you can do that here, as well as renting a boat or a jet ski. This lake is both relaxing and enjoyable for the whole family, and if you’re feeling a bit too relaxed, why not try to spot an alligator. In case you haven’t managed to spot that alligator yet, you’ll want to consider a quick trip to Emeralda Marsh Conservation Area. If the third time isn’t a charm and the alligators stay hidden, don’t worry because there are lots of other things to see in these scenic wetlands. There are lots of trails for hiking and biking, and you might even be able to drive your RV in some areas. Also, this is one of the sites along the Great Florida Birding Trail, so chances are you will see many different kinds of birds. Don’t forget your binoculars.