THERE’S SOMETHING TO BE SAID FOR THE QUIET SERENITY A WALK THROUGH THE WOODS CAN BRING. THE SOUND OF BIRDS CHIRPING, GRAVEL AND LEAVES CRUNCHING UNDER FOOT. MARION COUNTY OFFERS AN ABUNDANCE OF NATURAL TRAILS TO EXPLORE, MANY OF WHICH ARE PART OF A GREATER TRAIL SYSTEM, THE FLORIDA NATIONAL SCENIC TRAIL.
BY KARIN FABRY-CUSHENBERY
Photo courtesy of the Florida Trail Association