Podcasts about Ocala National Forest

It's been quite a long while since we've had this guest on the show, This week I had the pleasure of sitting down with Mr. Dennis Smith, we interviewed Dennis way back in season 1 of the show for the Outdoorsmen Of A Bygone Era series and talked mostly about running dogs in the Ocala National Forest back before the technology used today even remotely existed. Over the last few months I've been joining Dennis once in a while in his radio broadcast studio to sit down for a segment on his sports show and talk a little about hunting and the great outdoors. So this week I flipped the rolls on him once again and sat him down in our studio for some good ole hunting stories. UPO Gear & Such- https://uponation.co/ UPO Social Media- https://linktr.ee/underpressureoutdoorsHazmore Outdoor Products- https://hazmore.net/Use Code UPO15 at checkout for 15% off your next order!HangFree- https://hangfree.co/ Use code UPO10 at checkout for 10% off your next order!Water Feather Boats- https://waterfeathers.com/ Find a Dealer Near YouBecome a Patron- https://www.patreon.com/user?u=45295718

Thurdsay Night, 10pm estCome Join us as we talk with Marie Dumont!Marie Dumont is a native Floridian and is the founder of the ‘Mid Florida Bigfoot Research Group' which focuses primarily on Florida Bigfoot and Skunk Ape research. Marie is a dedicated, analytical, detail-oriented, experienced investigator who has been seriously researching Bigfoots and Skunk Apes in Florida for many years. She became very interested in this subject after hearing an incredible loud and lengthy Bigfoot vocalization in the Ocala National Forest over 7 years ago during an overnight campout with friends. She has also been a lead paranormal investigator for over 30 years.#Sasquatch #bigfoot #cryptids

Dumping has been a major problem in the Ocala National Forest, and the county has been aggressively finding and prosecuting commercial violators. Marion County Commissioner Carl Zalak on county events, expanding veterans' cancer screenings, equine events, and Rock The Country coming in May

The Gateway Podcast – Christopher Balzano– Haunted Ocala National Forest Date: February 18, 2025 Episode: 64 Discussion: Haunted Ocala National Forest About Christopher: Christopher Balzano is a teacher, writer, and folklorist, best known as the host of Tripping on Legends. He has documented the paranormal since 1994, authored books on Massachusetts' Bridgewater Triangle, Haunted Florida Love Stories, and Haunted Ocala National Forest, and contributed to over two dozen paranormal works. Balzano frequently appears on radio, TV, and podcasts to share insights on hauntings and urban legends. He also leads True Tours' Haunted History tours in downtown Fort Myers, Florida. Host: CL Thomas C.L. Thomas travels widely every year as a fine arts photographer and writer exploring various afterlife research, OBEs, metaphysics, folklore, and lectures at events. C.L. does "Spirit" art on request. She is the author of the haunting memoir "Dancing with Demons" and the acclaimed historical-fiction novel “Speaking to Shadows”. C.L. is the creator and host of the Small Town Tales Podcast. She has written many articles and maintains a blog on legends, folklore magic, and paranormal stories. Currently, she resides in Las Vegas, Nevada with her beloved Golden Retriever and Maine Coon cat. www.clthomas.org Follow CL on Social Media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?... Instagram: / author_cl_thomas

The Skunk ApeDeep in the swamps and forests of the southeastern United States lurks the legendary florida cryptid known as the Skunk Ape, a close cousin to the more famous sasquatch of the Pacific Northwest.Standing between 5 and 8 feet tall and weighing over 300 pounds, this florida bigfoot has earned its distinctive name from the powerful sulfuric odor it reportedly emits. Historical sightings of this swamp creature date back to 1818, with Native American Seminole tribes referring to it as the Esti Capcaki, or "Hairy Giant," believing it to be the mystical protector of the woods.From the mysterious Myakka skunk ape photographs of 2000 to the numerous documented encounters in the Everglades, this southern bigfoot continues to captivate researchers and witnesses alike. The everglades monster has been the subject of multiple credible sightings by law enforcement officers, fire chiefs, and everyday citizens, with reports describing a massive, hair-covered humanoid that moves with surprising agility through the dense Florida wilderness.The creature's most distinguishing characteristics, beyond its imposing size and reddish-brown fur, are its distinctive four-toed footprints and that unforgettable stench that often announces its presence before it's even seen.Patreon: Support Believing the Bizarre and get tons of extra content by joining our Patreon.For updates, news, and extra content, follow Believing the Bizarre on social media:InstagramFacebookTwitterDiscordShop Merch: You can rep Believing the Bizarre and buy some unique merchWant to send BTB something? Ship it here: 3570 Executive Drive, Suite 218, Uniontown, Ohio 44685Keywords: The Skunk Ape, nicknamed for its powerful sulfuric odor, is a mysterious cryptid that has captivated Florida residents and researchers for over two centuries. Standing 7-8 feet tall with reddish-brown fur and weighing over 300 pounds, this bipedal creature is often considered the southeastern United States' answer to the Pacific Northwest's Bigfoot. Historical records date back to 1818, including Native American Seminole tribes who called it "Esti Capcaki" (the Furry Tall Man) and believed it to be a mystical protector of the forests. Notable sightings have been documented by law enforcement officers, fire chiefs, and countless civilians, with significant clusters of activity in the Everglades, Ocala National Forest, and various swamplands throughout Florida. David Shealy, a prominent Skunk Ape researcher, has dedicated his life to studying the creature and operates the Skunk Ape Headquarters, housing photographs, footprint casts, and research materials. The creature is known for its distinctive characteristics, including four-toed footprints, long arms that hang past its knees, and an ability to move swiftly through dense swamp terrain despite its size. While skeptics suggest it might be misidentified black bears with mange or elaborate hoaxes, continued sightings by credible witnesses and consistent physical descriptions across decades have maintained the Skunk Ape's status as one of America's most intriguing cryptozoological mysteries.

Welcome to Monsters on the Edge, a show exploring creatures at the edge of our reality in forests, cities, skies, and waters. We examine these creatures and talk to the researchers studying them.Joining us on this week's show:Marie Dumont is a native Floridian from Central Florida and is the founder of the ‘Mid Florida Bigfoot Research Group' on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube, which focuses primarily on Florida Bigfoot and Skunk Ape research. She has over 9,000 group members and active researchers who live primarily in the state of Florida and are interested in learning and sharing their knowledge with others. Marie is a dedicated, analytical, detail-oriented, experienced investigator who has been seriously researching Bigfoots and Skunk Apes in Florida for many years. She became very interested in this subject after hearing an incredible loud and lengthy Bigfoot vocalization in the Ocala National Forest over 7 years ago during an overnight campout with friends. She has also been a lead paranormal investigator for over 30 years.https://www.midfloridabigfoot.com/https://www.facebook.com/groups/midfloridabigfoothttps://www.youtube.com/@midfloridabigfootClick that play button, and let's unravel the mysteries of the UNTOLD! Remember to like, share, and subscribe to our channel to stay updated on all the latest discoveries and adventures. See you there!Join Barnaby Jones each Monday on the Untold Radio Network Live at 12pm Central – 10am Pacific and 1pm Eastern. Come and Join the live discussion next week. Please subscribe.We have ten different Professional Podcasts on all the things you like. New favorite shows drop each day only on the UNTOLD RADIO NETWORKTo find out more about Barnaby Jones and his team, (Cryptids, Anomalies, and the Paranormal Society) visit their website www.WisconsinCAPS.comMake sure you share and Subscribe to the CAPS YouTube Channel as wellhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCs7ifB9Ur7x2C3VqTzVmjNQ

//The Wire//2300Z February 14, 2025////ROUTINE////BLUF: DRONE ATTACK STRIKES CHERNOBYL CONTAINMENT UNIT, NO RISK OF BREACH REPORTED. TRUMP CONTINUES EXECUTIVE ORDERS.// -----BEGIN TEARLINE------International Events-Ukraine: This morning a drone attack was carried out in Chernobyl, with an unidentified drone exploding on the New Safe Containment unit (aka, the sarcophagus) surrounding the infamous Reactor 4 building. Following the blast, IAEA inspectors have determined that the inner structure of the containment unit was not breached, and that radiation levels remain as before.-HomeFront-Maryland - Public image woes continue for the US Secret Service following reports of an agent accidentally shooting herself in the leg on Wednesday. The accident occurred at the James J. Rowley Training Center (JJRTC) on Wednesday, which required airlifting the trainee to a hospital in Baltimore.Washington D.C. - President Trump signed an executive order removing funding for all educational institutions that require the COVID vaccine. Other executive actions this week involved solidifying and specifying the authorities that diplomats have when engaging in policy discussions with other nations, as well as formally banning transgender personnel from military service.Florida: A US Navy training mishap resulted in a brief forest fire within the Ocala National Forest on Wednesday. US Navy aircraft conducting training with live weapons accidentally dropped a bomb in the wrong place, roughly 6 miles from their intended target at the Pinecastle Range. The resulting explosion caused a wildfire that expanded to approximately 20 acres before being contained. AC: The Pinecastle Range, being the only range on the East Coast that allows live-fire training for air-to-ground bombing, is located within this national forest and therefore frequently host to minor forest fires. Missing the target by many miles may be relatively uncommon, however it's not unheard of at this training site due to the perceptibly higher training schedules throughout the DoD over the past few years.-----END TEARLINE-----Analyst Comments: As one might expect with regards to the Chernobyl attack, Ukraine says the drone was Russian, and Russia denies all involvement. As of yet, no evidence can reliably determine who the munition belonged to, but the debris is indicative of a Russian drone platform. However, this is not likely to matter much in the long run as this incident was very likely to serve a more political message and set the tone at the ongoing security conference in Munich.Analyst: S2A1Research: https://publish.obsidian.md/s2underground//END REPORT//

Headlines include stories from Oregon's Mount Hood National Forest, Florida's Ocala National Forest, and the Greater Yellowstone ecosystem.SUPPORT THE SHOW: We would love your support so we can keep the episodes coming!For bonus content join our Patreon!patreon.com/CrimeOfftheGridFor a one time donation:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/cotgFor more information about the podcast, check outhttps://crimeoffthegrid.com/Check out our Merch!!  https://in-wild-places.square.site/s/shopFollow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/crimeoffthegridpodcast/ and  (1) Facebook

Ocala has been lighted, and great events are coming. The 6th annual Golf Cart parade, the annual Ocala Christmas Parade, the incredible World Equestrian Center Winter Wonderland, Symphony Under The Stars at Tuscawilla Park, and cutting Christmas trees in the Ocala National Forest. Updating the events, plus major upgrades to Marion County Fire Rescue, and pet info through Animal Services, with Marion County Commissioner Carl Zalak

John and Pam Edwards were camping in Ocala National Forest, Florida, in February of 1994 when they were befriended by two men who identified themselves as brothers. They seemed friendly enough, but the siblings would soon learn they had ulterior motives…SPONSORS -SmartLabels: Get prepared for fall with SmartLabels. Purchase their QR code labels on Amazon, which are now available in the UK!Manscaped: This holiday season, gift him a grooming upgrade he'll actually be excited about. Get 20% off and free shipping with the code "MORBIDOLOGY" at: https://manscaped.com/June's Journey: Do you love a good mystery that keeps you on the edge of your seat? It's time to download June's Journey for free on iOS and Android!SHOW NOTES - https://morbidology.com/morbidology-the-podcast-285-john-and-pam-edwardsPATREON - https://www.patreon.com/morbidologyYOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/morbidologyAudio Credit:Epidemic SoundEvening of Chaos - Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Empty Reflections - ErikMMusic - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bgq4SPKHlyIA Mothers Sacrifice - OurMusicBox - https://ourmusicbox.com/Dark Tranquility - Anno Domini Beats - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F6mBav72AkBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/morbidology--3527306/support.

In this Florida Man True Crime Story of Love and Murder: Heartbreak to Homicide, Ky tells you the case of Loran Kensley Cole, the first man executed by lethal injection in Florida in 2024. This case takes us back to an attack in Ocala National Forest, leading to a 30-year journey on death row. Join Ky as she unravels the story of a man whose life was marred by a traumatic childhood, a violent past, and a crime that shocked the nation. We explore the brutal murder of John Edwards and the horrific assault on his sister, Pam Edwards, as they embarked on a seemingly innocent camping trip. Through detailed accounts and courtroom drama, we question the impact of Loran's troubled upbringing and whether it should have influenced his sentencing. Question: Do you believe Lauren's past should have been considered in his sentencing?Share your thoughts below01:47 " Lauren Kensley Cole's childhood was full of instability and trauma05:51 " John Edwards and his sister Pam went camping in Florida in 199413:29 " The defense tried to shift some of the responsibility to WilliamPrevious cases mentioned in this episodeFlorida Man Friday | Two Cases of Humor - Repeat Runner and Dryer Dweller | David Jerome Jackson and Gordon John Wanserhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/florida-man-friday-two-cases-of-humor-repeat-runner-and-dryer-dweller-david-jerome-jackson-and-gordon-john-wanser--62667550Free Bonus - Play Would You Rather With Kyhttps://www.patreon.com/posts/free-bonus-play-115681462?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_linkSources:https://deathpenaltyinfo.org/floridas-governor-desantis-schedules-first-execution-of-2024-for-dozier-reform-school-survivor-after-10-month-execution-hiatushttps://www.tallahassee.com/story/news/local/state/2024/08/26/desantis-urged-to-spare-convicted-killer-once-held-at-dozier-school/74950247007/https://www.alligator.org/article/2024/08/florida-executes-ocala-national-forest-killer-convicted-of-murder-of-college-studenthttps://www.newsweek.com/convicted-murderer-loran-kenstley-cole-execution-florida-1946186https://law.justia.com/cases/florida/supreme-court/2004/sc03-2204.htmlhttps://www.wuft.org/public-safety/2024-08-30/loran-cole-convicted-of-a-murder-in-the-ocala-national-forest-is-the-first-2024-florida-executionhttps://www.wmnf.org/attorneys-loran-cole-argue-execution-stayed-because-parkinsons-disease/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MurderofJohnEdwards https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/08/28/john-edwards-loran-cole-execution/74906087007/ https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/08/29/loran-cole-florida-execution-lethal-injection/74982219007/ https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/08/29/loran-cole-execution-florida-death-row/74953650007/ https://www.tallahassee.com/story/news/local/state/2024/08/28/loran-cole-loved-ones-reflect-grapple-with-his-imminent-florida-execution/74804793007/ https://library.law.fsu.edu/Digital-Collections/flsupct/dockets/sc03-2204/03-2204rep.pdf https://casetext.com/case/cole-v-state-168 https://supremecourt.flcourts.gov/content/download/343672/file/01-192response.pdfhttps://flaglerlive.com/loran-cole-appeal-rejected/https://acis.flcourts.gov/portal/court/68f021c4-6a44-4735-9a76-5360b2e8af13/case/b58c38e1-ec6a-4491-b2d2-cbf5d5a40972https://www.wuft.org/public-safety/2024-08-29/u-s-supreme-court-refuses-to-block-execution-of-loran-colehttps://www.tallahassee.com/story/news/local/state/2024/08/29/live-florida-to-execute-killer-of-fsu-student-30-years-after-crime/74979934007/https://www.tallahassee.com/story/news/local/state/2024/08/29/florida-executes-loran-cole-for-1994-killing-of-fsu-student/74964846007/https://www.ocalagazette.com/leading-up-to-the-execution-of-loran-cole/https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c9d1n6y7779o**********************************************************************************HOW TO SUPPORT LOVE AND MURDER:

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Send us a text18-year-old John Edwards and his 21-year-old sister, Pam Edwards decided to take a weekend off of college and spend it camping in Ocala National Forest in Florida. As the pair was setting up their campsite, they were approached by a man who introduced himself as Kevin. Kevin hung around the campsite for a while before grabbing his brother and returning to the siblings for some small talk. Unfortunately, Kevin and his brother were not who they said they were, and John and Pam's world's would change forever. Make sure that you're following along as we upload new episodes every Monday, and as always, thank you for listening!Contact us crimewithak@gmail.comSources for this episode include:Support the show

Chris checks in with Dr. Adam Johnson to discuss javelinas and their impact on humans. Dr. Johnson is an environmental anthropologist whose current work engages human-animal relations. His current project explores human-javelina relations in Texas, including affective relationships between javelinas and property owners, tourist-javelina encounters at Big Bend National Park, and the intimacy and care that pairs with violence in hunting. Previous research includes social boundary policing in a Drag Queen community in rural North Carolina, time budgeting and allocation in captive chimpanzees (at the North Carolina Zoo), female social relationships in rhesus macaques (Ocala National Forest, Florida), and science, racism, and inequality. ------------------------------ Contact Dr. Johnson: Website: anthropology365.com, E-mail: adam.johnson@my.utsa.edu ------------------------------ Contact the Sausage of Science Podcast and Human Biology Association: Facebook: facebook.com/groups/humanbiologyassociation/, Website: humbio.org, Twitter: @HumBioAssoc Chris Lynn, Host Website: cdlynn.people.ua.edu/, E-mail: cdlynn@ua.edu, Twitter:@Chris_Ly Cristina Gildee, HBA Junior Fellow, SoS Producer Website: cristinagildee.org, E-mail: cgildee@uw.edu, Twitter:@CristinaGildee

Send us a Text Message.Have you ever witnessed the power of nature in transforming lives? Join me as I take you through a heartfelt journey to the St John's Youth Camp in Ocala National Forest, where I recount an unforgettable experience from my time as a residential counselor at the Stewart Treatment Center. I'll share the invaluable lessons learned from my mentor, John Mullins, a Vietnam veteran with a tough love approach, and the impact they had on a group of adolescents recovering from substance abuse. This chapter highlights the crucial role that nature and mentorship play in recovery and personal growth, offering insights that could enrich your understanding of helping others.Ever thought tough love could save a life? Let me take you behind the scenes of personal training and health coaching in the chapter "Trainer Saves Life Through Tough Love." Listen to a compelling story where I draw a metaphor between saving a deer's life and the difficult, yet necessary, actions required in coaching. Sometimes, the most caring thing you can do is to confront discomfort head-on. This narrative underscores the importance of tough love in driving meaningful progress and achieving lasting change. Don't miss out—download and share the episodes, and thank you for your continued support!

In this episode we cover the tragic story of David Allen Clark, a 38 year old father of three whose car was found abandoned on the side of the road in Ocklawaha Florida in March 2023. No-one has seen or heard from him since. David had two great loves in his life, his family and the great outdoors. When he wasn't doting on his kids, or talking literature with his mother, he could usually be found hiking his way through the trees and trails of Ocala National Forest. David would regularly embark on multi-day trips to Ocala, which explains why when he went missing, no-one was overly concerned at first. However, after several days without contact, they began to sense something was amiss. David was a very experienced hiker, one who knew the forest like the back of his hand. Other than a broken leg or a bear attack, his loved ones couldn't imagine any scenario that would prevent him from returning home. When his vehicle was discovered, weeks after his disappearance, on a road running through the middle of Ocala, with its windows broken and its engine disabled, it created more questions than answers. This episode hears from David's mother Gina. For the past year, she has spearheaded the search effort for her son, liaising with the authorities and coordinating volunteers. She talks about the days and weeks leading up to David's disappearance, her theories about how his car came to its final resting place and why the forest is far, far more dangerous than it might first appear. This episode is supported by Doe Network. They exist to appeal for answers in hundreds of missing persons cases worldwide. Visit their website The Doe Network to find more information about this and many other cases, which all need help. If you have any information which might help to solve this case, or anything you want to share, there is an easy way to get in touch. You can email missingpodcasttips@doenetwork.org - your information will be passed securely to the relevant authorities. And you can get in touch anonymously.This episode is hosted by Ashley Loeb Blassingame.The Missing is produced by What's The Story? If you want to hear more of their shows, and get early, ad-free access to every episode of The Missing, why not join The Missing +Our subscription site has a bunch of exclusive benefits. And it helps to keep the show on air. Simply search for The Missing + in Apple Podcasts. Or follow this link to get the content on whatever platform you choose to listen.Information on every episode of The Missing is available on www.themissingpodcast.org Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Welcome to the Instant Trivia podcast episode 1236, where we ask the best trivia on the Internet. Round 1. Category: The Performer 1: Patton Oswalt cooked up the voice of Remy the Rodent in this 2007 Pixar film. Ratatouille. 2: From 1960 to 2010 Don Hastings played Bob Hughes on this "global" CBS soap opera. As the World Turns. 3: Esai Morales lawyered up as Edward James Olmos' dad, Joseph Adama, in this "Battlestar Galactica" prequel. Caprica. 4: J.K. Simmons, seriously evil in "Oz", brought it down to "not so nice" as publisher J. Jonah Jameson in this 2002 film. Spider-Man. 5: This "Some Like It Hot" co-star who died in 2010 turned to Matisse-influenced art in later years. Tony Curtis. Round 2. Category: Impersonators 1: Impersonator El Vez puts a Mexican spin on this singer. Elvis Presley. 2: When she appeared at the 1999 Oscars dressed as Elizabeth, she said, "I am the African queen". Whoopi Goldberg. 3: Lucille Ball was the mirror image of this Marx Brother when she impersonated him on "I Love Lucy". Harpo Marx. 4: (Hello, I am Jon Lovitz. [Coughs]) My "SNL" impersonation of this 1988 presidential candidate was not the reason he lost the election. Michael Dukakis. 5: In 1995 the "Tonight Show" featured "dancing" men impersonating this California judge. Lance Ito. Round 3. Category: B Movie Quotes. With B in quotes 1: "My people are praying for a man who can drive their team to victory over Messala". Ben-Hur. 2: "I am William Wallace! and I see a whole army of my countrymen, here in defiance of tyranny". Braveheart. 3: "Miss Golightly, I protest". Breakfast at Tiffany's. 4: "It's 106 miles to Chicago, we got a full tank of gas... it's dark and we're wearing sunglasses"; "Hit it". The Blues Brothers. 5: "Just what are you getting at, Elvis?"; "I think you know what I'm gettin' at, Mr. President. We're gonna kill us a mummy". Bubba Ho-Tep. Round 4. Category: States By National Forest 1: Allegheny National Forest. Pennsylvania. 2: Sequoia National Forest. California. 3: Delta National Forest. Mississippi. 4: Prescott National Forest. Arizona. 5: Ocala National Forest. Florida. Round 5. Category: The Wheel Thing 1: A popular tongue twister concerns its rubber bumpers. Baby buggy. 2: On a cattle drive, Cookie works out of this vehicle that carries his supplies. Chuck wagon. 3: It's a child's vehicle with 2 wheels on a low footboard, or a motor-powered adult vehicle. Scooter. 4: A serving cart for desserts, if you're "off" it you're crazy. Trolley. 5: A tumbrel, a farm tipcart used to haul manure, was used to haul people to this during the French Revolution. Guillotine. Thanks for listening! Come back tomorrow for more exciting trivia!Special thanks to https://blog.feedspot.com/trivia_podcasts/ AI Voices used

The richest man on board the Titanic had a town bearing his family name in the heart of Florida. His death in the frozen waters of the Atlantic changed the future of the small town in the heart of the Ocala National Forest. Pick up your copy of FLORIDA! right here! Thank you to Chelsea Rice for her incredible design of our summer logo!   Thank you to Chrystel Hopkins and Paul Burns from the Titanic Museum for their help in this episode!   All of the music was originally composed.

https://atravelpath.com/   Hey Pathfinders, join us as we welcome back Dakota and Courtney to the show. After hearing about their inspirational story of travel nursing and doing two van conversions, they sat down with us to share on of their favorite destinations. We chatted about Juniper Springs Campground in Florida and some of the nearby attractions. Learn all about:   ·        What makes Juniper Springs such a great destination ·        Paddleboarding and kayaking in the area ·        Nearby airports and transportation ·        Destinations within an hour including Kings Landing, Devils Den, and Daytona ·        Swimming with manatees And more!   Chapters ·        00:00 Introduction ·        01:15 What makes Juniper Springs such a great destination? ·        04:00 How far away are nearby attractions? ·        04:45 How long should someone stay there for? ·        06:30 How was it bringing your dog? ·        08:30 Juniper Springs campground amenities? ·        09:45 Nighttime activities? ·        11:45 How was the overall cost in Juniper Springs? ·        12:30 How was the food scene? ·        14:00 What are three things you need to pack when visiting Juniper Springs? ·        15:30 What are two complaints someone might have about Juniper Springs? ·        17:00 What is one thing you can't leave Juniper Springs without doing?   Links ·        Ocala National Forest: https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/florida/recarea/?recid=83528 ·        Juniper Springs Recreation Area: https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/florida/recarea/?recid=83676 ·        Ian and Ana's video (featuring Devils Den, 3 Sisters Springs, and Kings Landing): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9L2ZK09Jd5g&t=1057s ·        Lectric eBikes: https://lectricebikes.com/ ·        iOverlander: https://www.ioverlander.com/   Nearby Attractions ·        Kings Landing (1 Hour): https://www.kingslandingfl.com/ ·        3 Sisters Springs (1.5 Hours): https://www.threesistersspringsvisitor.org/sisters ·        Devil's Den (1.5 Hours) https://www.facebook.com/DevilsDenSpring/ ·        Daytona (1 Hour: https://www.daytonabeach.com/ ·        Disney World (1.5 Hours): https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/   Podcasts Mentioned ·        Disney World: https://atravelpath.com/disney-world/ ·        Florida Keys: https://atravelpath.com/florid-keys/   Nearby Airports ·        Orlando International Airport (about 1.5 hours): https://orlandoairports.net/ ·        Gainesville Regional Airport (about 1.5 hours): https://www.flygainesville.com/     *All content from atravelpath.com, including but not limited to The Travel Path Podcast and social media platforms, is designed to share general information. We are not experts and the information is not designed to serve as legal, financial, or tax advice. Always do your own research and due diligence before making a decision.   Transcript Host: Hi Guest and Guest, welcome back to the travel tips segment of the Travel Path Podcast. So for those of you who missed part one, Guest and Guest came on. They're on Instagram as Kota and Court. They've done two van conversions now. Um, Guest works as a travel nurse. We got into very specific details about getting into travel nursing and also their van build. Um, so if you haven't listened to that one, definitely check it out. But for part two, travel tips, where are we talking about today?   Guest: We're talking about Florida, specifically Juniper Springs area in the Ocala National Forest, and um, some of the stuff is kind of a broad range of surrounding areas, yes. So surrounding areas, there's a lot to do in Florida, there's a lot to do in that area.   Host: Awesome. Now, what made you guys want to share about Florida and the Juniper Springs area today?   Guest: So, we watched it. It was always like a bucket list trip for me. Um, I watched a video on it from Ian and Anna, and at the time theirs was called the other side, and uh, it looked really, really cool. It just looked almost like it was out of this world. So it was always a bucket list trip for me, and um, you know, we finally got to do it and so it was, it was really fun.   Host: What makes Juniper Springs such a great destination? Like, what type of activity should go there?   Guest: Just being outside. So, it's really cool. It's in the middle of the Ocala National Forest, it's a campground. Juniper Springs is a campground. And so, they've got like a neat little area that you can pull in and um, they got like a fire pit and tables, but it's really neat because they have the spring area and it's just really beautiful. It's blue water, it's clear, and it's close to Three Sisters, was the other part of that trip that I wanted to take, uh, so you can go and swim with the manatees. It's certain times of year they have them, uh, over there where you can swim with them, uh, swimming, kayaking, yeah, kayaking, hiking is a big one. There are lots of trails, um, actually when we checked in, there was somebody who was lost in the forest and emergency vehicles were pulling up and someone's like, yeah, somebody's like lost or hurt or something, we were like, oh my, so you know, hiking is a big one. I think probably backpacking, there's a lot of land over there to cover but we didn't go backpacking really or hiking, I don't think. We rode our bikes around a lot, um, just explored the area, but definitely like outdoorsy things. And I mean, there's, I think there's off-road trip around there too if you want to take like a dirt B, horses, ATVs, all different, it's really broad, you know, spectrum of things to do.   Host: So a lot of outdoor stuff though, that's perfect, and pretty much anyone going with their camper or their van, that's what they're going for is that outdoor experience. So that sounds awesome. Now did you guys bring your own bikes or did you rent them when you were there?   Guest: Um, we brought our own. We have, um, the electric e-bikes, so we brought those. We brought, um, I don't know if we brought our paddleboard, but we brought our kayak, um, which we used at King's Landing, a little like river flow type thing, um, so yeah, we brought, we did bring our own bikes, and the bikes we bought, they were like, she said the electric e-bikes, so they folded up and they fit in the back underneath the bed, so they're pretty compact and we could get them out and unfold them and ride around nice.   Host: Do you know if you saw anywhere around that you could rent like paddleboards or kayaks or bikes from?   Guest: So like when we went to King's Landing, I know that they had rentals there, you could take your own and that one was a really, really cool place to see as well. It's spring-fed and all the water's super clear, you can walk through lots of it, um, there are gators and stuff so there's like two different parts of that where you can go up one, um, just to see, you know, the scenery and then there's like a wildlife part of it where you're going to see more, um, like gators and stuff like that.   Host: Now, the campground Juniper Springs is in the National FL, and then in these other little areas, how far away are they? How far are you driving?   Guest: Oh, I mean, I think, like, I think like an hour or I think, yeah, yeah, 30 minutes to an hour, um, not super, not super long, all in our opinion, maybe an hour, yeah, which we're used to driving a lot. I mean, right now we're driving 1,500 miles a week and so I mean, our not very far to us can be a lot further to other people.   Host: But I think it's nice especially for the RV community to have somewhere that you can go that does only take, you know, an hour and a half to get to because then you can either just bounce the next day or stay over there. Um, or you can go and enjoy stuff and then head back to that campground if that's really where you just want to be staying now to get the full experience. How long did you guys stay there for?   Guest: We stayed, I think it was a week and, um, I mean it was more than enough to kind of see what was in the area but we moved pretty fast so, um, I mean there's plenty to do for longer than that. Uh, we kind of went in the off-season. Even when you're heading down, there's stuff to do along the way, like Devil's Den is, um, you know, along the way but there's a lot, there's a ton of springs, ton of places to kayak and stuff like that. There's a lot to do around the area.   Host: You said you went in the off-season, when was that? Like early March?   Guest: Yeah, so it was before, you know, all of the, before the summer crowd really. They were just kind of getting things started, even like the spring break crowd. Like I don't even think that we saw a lot of like, but Al weren't by the beach either so, um, we didn't, you know, it was, it was really pretty chill. We went to the beach but it was closed down, like not closed down but there wasn't like a whole lot of stuff going on.   Host: And in March, did you guys have good weather in this area?   Guest: Yeah, I mean for the most part. There were some days where it was kind of cloudy and I mean the, the April-May showers type of thing but it cleared up pretty fast. I mean I think it's not uncommon for it to rain and then be sunny in Florida so, it was, it was good. It was decent.   Host: And how was the temperature of the water in March?   Guest: It was cold. We put our feet in, let the little fish bite our toes but, um, I think it stays around the same temperature most of the year or if not all the year so it, I mean it's pretty chilly but it's not like you can't enjoy it, yeah, absolutely.   Host: Now, you guys do have a dog, did you have your dog when you went?   Guest: Yes, yeah, he was a puppy, trying to think. I was like, yes, we were afraid that the bears, we had to walk out in the dark a few times and we were afraid that the bears were going to come in, which I mean we're not from an area that there are bears, yeah, so like every sound we heard or even like in the van sleeping, we're like, do you hear that? Which now, you know, we're a little bit, since we've traveled more, yeah, it's not like as intimidating and they don't, we didn't see a single bear while we were there, nobody had any issues with a bear. I mean we had bear spray just in case, needed it but, I mean people were out at night, you know, cooking stuff on a campfire and all sorts of stuff. I mean nobody had any issues with a bear, I think it was just because we were new travelers, better to be cautious. They have like warning signs, like lock up all your belongings and so the, they do have, uh, warning signs when you come in, trash cans and stuff are all, you know, and in lock down bin. Yeah, yeah, Hank loved it, he, he was just a puppy we had just, we got him in January of that year and we went in March so he was only like two months old so he had a blast. We were still actually trying to potty train him at the time too so he was still doing really good.   Host: So, obviously, you drove there but how does transportation work like where is this National Forest in relation to some of those major airports if someone doesn't have a van and wants to fly and enjoy the campground in the National Forest?   Guest: Yeah, I mean there's, there's airports you can fly in, you can rent cars and get to all those places. Um, say we, the closest we were Orlando, yeah, it wasn't far from Orlando, it wasn't very far from there, maybe some closer options but I know that there, you know, it's not very far from a lot of those airports that are, you know, down there in that area. I think there's quite a few of them, um, I'm not sure right off the top of my head which ones exactly they are.   Host: Why don't you, um, tell us just a little bit about the campground and kind of some of the amenities that they had there?   Guest: Yeah, um, I mean they had biking trails, uh, they had walking trails, you could go backpacking in, uh, that specifically that area, they had like, um, they, a shower room, they had like a little room, um, beside the showers so you could go like with a sink and I think and you could go and wash your dishes, um, the Ocala National Forest is huge so, um, I think there's a lot of stuff just right there by it, there's different lodging and and stuff like that.   Host: Awesome, we love National Forests because a lot of times you can do dispersed camping there so it makes it nice where you can just kind of explore, pull off, find an area that doesn't have a no camping sign and you're usually good to stay there for the night and that's some of the best spots that we've found so it's nice that you have the option for the campground but you're also in the National Forest, you could probably drive out and stay somewhere for a night and you know, feel like you're really in the middle of the national forest.   Guest: Yes and things, I think things are a lot harder, you know, when you get, I think somebody said east of the Mississippi is a lot harder to find, you know, dispersed camping but it's definitely doable. I mean you, we use apps like iOverlander and stuff like that that help out too so, yeah.   Host: We've used eye Overlander a lot, and that has almost always pointed us in a good direction. So in this area, what is there to do at night?   Guest: We did a lot of just, you know, camping stuff. I mean, we just, you know, make s'mores or roast, you know, hot dogs, have a campfire. I think it's just mostly like outdoor stuff. A lot of the stuff seems to kind of close down at night. I mean, you can travel into some of the other places like Daytona Beach. There's a lot of stuff to do around there, so it just kind of depends on what you're looking for and what you like.   Host: Yeah, definitely. In Florida, there's something for everybody.   Guest: It's not too far from other things to do at night, but where we were at mostly, it was just, you know, kind of campfire activities, hanging out with each other, relaxing.   Host: Yeah, so that's perfect. That's what, you know, being in nature is all about. How was the stargazing? Were there open areas for that?   Guest: There were, for sure. I mean, you could get out of the campground and drive kind of through the forest, and there's places to pull off on the sides of the road and stuff, and you can get out. I mean, it's really dark, easy to see stars and stuff like that, but where we were at, there was a lot of coverage.   Host: Yeah, very good. Sunset or sunrise locations, did you get to see any good ones?   Guest: Yeah, more towards like the beaches. So, good pictures at Daytona Beach of our van with the palm trees and stuff in the back. So, in the Ocala National Forest is, you know, mainland, I guess you would call it, or inland, I think that's the word I was looking for. So if you travel more towards the beaches, I mean, that's not to say that there could be other places that we didn't see, but a lot of the sunset pictures at the beach and stuff like that were really, really cool. I mean, it's, there's not really anything like seeing a sunset at a beach.   Host: So, as far as overall cost for this trip for you guys, was it more expensive or less expensive than you expected?   Guest: I think it was less expensive than we expected, just because we had budgeted more just for activities and stuff, but a lot of the stuff wasn't very expensive. Like, we brought our own inflatable kayak to go on King's Landing. It was less expensive than renting a kayak there. And a lot of the amenities were just free, you know? I mean, we had to pay for our campsite, but it was fairly cheap. The biggest expense was gas to get there, actually.vSo under budget that we decided after we left that we were going to go up to Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, and see that too.   Host: That's always nice when you have extra money in your budget and you can just add something else in.   Guest: For sure. We did that. Yeah, it was fun.   Host: Awesome. Now, did you guys have any good food spots in the area that you were in, or did you have to really pack everything in and cook at your campfire?   Guest: That's, we kind of packed everything in and cooked everything, you know? We made sandwiches. At the time, she was T of money. She was a staff nurse and I worked at the school, so it wasn't like we had a ton of money. We were kind of on a budget then, so we just ate, you know, sandwiches and cooked cheap stuff and really just traveled to see the place, you know, and experience it, not necessarily spend a bunch of money. We've never been, you know, huge on like going and doing all these attractions and stuff. Ours was just really to see the environment, get to say we've been there, and just enjoy it for what it was, you know, what it had to offer. And I think we were excited to cook and do everything for the first time in our van, too.   Host: Absolutely, just really be in the van and experience that, of course. Plus, with the new puppy, you probably didn't want to venture out too far from him. Very cool. So if you haven't mentioned it already, are there any other nearby attractions?   Guest: Yeah, there's lots. I mean, there's, um, Orlando's not like crazy, crazy far, so you can go to, you know, Disney. We went to Three Sisters, we went to King's Landing. I mean, there's a lot to do.   Host: Perfect. And on your way, I guess you can stop and listen to our podcast with Eric Adventures. She did on Disney. Stop there and do that, and then head to the national forest and listen to your guys's podcast. That's perfect.   Host: All right, guys, well, it's time for the final three questions, the 3-2-1 countdown section of the podcast. So, what are three things you have to pack when you go to this Juniper Springs area?   Guest: Bug spray, yeah, bug spray for sure.   Host: I was gonna ask.   Guest: I think another one would be, if you can, like a bike or a kayak or something to kind of entertain yourself outside. So, I mean, you don't even have to have those, just like some sort of outdoor activity, whether it be like frisbee or ball, or you know, I guess you don't have to do that kind of stuff, but, you know, that was something that was important to us. And then with staying at the campground, it's not like it's super, super close to town. I think it's like 15 or 20 minutes to the town. So, you know, pack your food in there and then, you know, take your trash and dispose of it on the way out.   Host: Perfect. So bug spray, food, and something to do outside, some sort of activity, yeah, whether it's a bike or a kayak or a football. That's a good point. I feel like I've gone to the beach so many times and there you go to the beach, you lay down or you go for a walk or you go for a swim, but I remember thinking repeatedly, I wish I had like a football or just something to throw around, a frisbee, football, you know, whatever.   Guest: I'm the same way. I'm not much of a lounger. I like to do stuff that's, you know, fun, whether it be ride a bike or a one-wheel or, you know, whatever. Yeah.   Host: Yeah, I like to lounge, but it's good to, like, work up a sweat, throw a ball around, and jump in the water and just repeat, right?   Guest: Right, for sure.   Host: What are two complaints that somebody might have about this area? And not necessarily complaints, but things people should be prepared for. And I feel like I know the answer to one already.   Guest: Yeah, so like driving would be one. The other would be maybe like cell phone signal and service. I don't... which one were you thinking that I was thinking?   Host: The bugs, but.   Guest: Oh yeah, yeah, bugs for sure. That's the first one that came to my mind.   Host: So, in terms of driving, it's just the drive to get there or are you driving kind of for long periods to get back and forth to the town or like a grocery store is a little ways away?   Guest: So, like, like I said, it's like 20 minutes. So, it's not like you're just driving right on into town to get something. You know, it's a little bit of a... get something. So that may be a complaint some people. The other one is like signal, you know? There's not... now there's Starlink. When we went, there wasn't Starlink. So you may be able to have something like that, but for us, we didn't have any cell phone signal. We didn't have any way to contact anybody if we needed to, which I, you know, that's a blessing and a curse, I guess.   Host: Well, whether it's a blessing or a curse, it's still something you should be prepared for, so that's a good tip to bring up.   Host: And last question, guys. We talked about a lot of things in this episode, but what is one thing if you had to pick that you cannot leave Juniper Springs without doing?   Guest: I'd say going to do King's Landing. It's just a lot of cool, like, photo-like opportunities, like it's just really that, like, photo-like that picture-perfect moment that not even, like, really even your camera can capture. Like, it's just so beautiful. And we have tons of pictures of it posted, I think on our Instagram or maybe our separate Instagrams, but a very beautiful place. I think that's one place that I would... Yeah, like if you look up like videos of it or whatever or see pictures, you know, when you show up to that place, it's going to be exactly if not better than what you've seen online. So, it was just really beautiful, clear water, it just felt like you were in, you know, an oasis, yeah, but the trees over top of you and yeah, it was just a unique experience that I don't think you would get anywhere else.   Host: Yeah, yeah, there's a lot of those places where, like, you know, photos, they're always going to look better in person, but oftentimes, like, a thing that looks really cool in person, it doesn't look that cool in a photo. But the King's Landing is one of those things that it's both. In person, it's amazing, I would imagine. I haven't been there yet, but the photos of it look amazing too.   Guest: You've been to places where it looks really cool, you know, and you get there and it's not quite as NE, yeah, but this one, yeah, it's everything that you would imagine. So, we even tried to paddle, like, when we were... I think when we were heading up, we were going like with the current. So, we were like trying to slow down just so that way we could like just take it all in a little bit slower. Maybe it was on the way back, I'm not sure. When you go up, you go against the current, on the way back, you go with the current.   Host: Sweet, guys. This was another super informative travel tips segment. One more time, listeners, if you haven't tuned into the first episode, they talked about their travel nursing and their van builds, so definitely check that one out. And yeah, Hope and I, we're excited. We're going to go to Florida over the next couple of months here and we definitely want to add this to our list too. So maybe Disney and then we've got Florida Keys and we'll have to stop in Juniper Springs too. Awesome, guys. All right. And one last question, where can our audience find out more about you?   Guest: We're on Instagram @Kodaandcourt is our name. And we have a YouTube channel. Maybe we'll start uploading to it. We'll just, you know, see what kind of happens.   Host: Sweet. All right, Dakota and Courtney, thanks again.   Guest: Thank you.

Theresa Hartley was last seen in the Ocala National Forest nearly a year ago. Authorities are renewing searches in the hopes of recovering her remains.

Theresa Hartley, a Florida native living in St. Augustine, was learning how to live life on her own after her husband passed away several years earlier. On March 11, 2023, she vanished, supposedly while in the company of a friend looking for firewood in the Ocala National Forest. But when she was reported missing to police on March 15 by another friend, the details didn't add up. In a real-life horror story filled with shady characters with a history of defrauding people and others with lengthy criminal records of violent offenses, Theresa was a vulnerable woman who was the perfect target for predators. After Theresa's disappearance, people her family had never met started coming out of the woodwork to claim her assets. Did Theresa really get lost in the woods, leaving no trace behind? Or was something much more sinister going on in her life?If you have any information about Theresa's disappearance, please call the St. Johns County Sheriff's Office at 904-824-8304 or the Marion County Sheriff's Office at 352-732-8181.This episode was sponsored by:Doordash- Our listeners can get 50% off, up to a $20 value no min sub total when you download the Doordash App and enter code VANISHEDGROCERY.If you have a missing loved one that you would like to have featured on the show, please fill out our case submission form.Follow The Vanished on social media at:FacebookInstagramTwitterPatreonSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

My special guest is Christopher Balazano who's here to discuss the one place in Florida where people reported strange creatures, dead bodies and the cemeteries there disappearing off the face of the earth. Get his book Haunted Ocala National Forest on Amazon.     Central Florida is known as the happiest place on Earth. But an hour's drive from the amusement parks lies a forest swirling with mystery. For generations, locals have whispered about a dark energy coming from the Ocala National Forest and drifting into nearby towns. Supernatural beasts and apparitions. Ghost lights galore. From cults to monsters to the spirts of those who ventured in yet never reemerged, the woods have long been a source of rumor and tragedy. The vengeful Coyote Woman who dispatches those with evil natures. The soldier of Fort King who vanishes when addressed. The spectral monk of Astor, on the hunt for his killer. Author and folklorist Christopher Balzano takes readers among the trees and beyond to offer a glimpse into the true stories, urban legends and haunted folklore whispered among the residents of these deep woods..   Here's how:   iPhone Users: Access Mysterious Radio from Apple Podcasts and become a subscriber there or if you want access to even more exclusive content join us on Patreon.   Android Users: Enjoy over 800 exclusive member-only posts to include ad-free episodes, case files and more when you join us on Patreon.    Copy and Paste our link in a text message to all your family members and friends! We'll love you forever! (Check out Mysterious Radio!)

Welcome to Ocala, home of the Ocala National Forest and Horse Capital of the World! While either of those would make an excellent theme for a local brewery, Hiatus Brewing instead decided to make their brewpub operation more of a tropical oasis in the middle of North Central Florida. On today's episode, we speak to Hiatus Brewing co-founder and brewer, Lucas Frank, about his medical background and moving to Ocala, deciding to open a brewery, some of the challenges and benefits of brewing in Ocala and Marion County, and the inspiration behind their wonderfully fun and tropical name and tap room. But first, there's a bunch of awesome beer festivals coming to Florida next week and in the coming months, and we need to give a quick rundown of everything you can visit. Listen in... Executive Producer: Jaime (“Jemmy”) Legagneur, Chief Enthusiasm Officer Field Producer/Photographer: Steve Pekala Editor: Daniel Delgado Guest: Lucas Frank, Hiatus Brewing Co. Link: Treasure Coast Wine and Ale Trail Festival Link: Orlando Beer Festival Link: Oktoberfest at American German Club of the Palm Beaches Link: https://floridabeerpodcast.libsyn.com/episode-116-live-at-oktoberfest-at-the-american-german-club-of-the-palm-beaches Equipment Sponsor: Mainline Marketing | Featured Product: Shure MV7 | Full MV7 Podcast Mic Bundle with Boom Arm and Headphones Interested in becoming FBP's next Title Sponsor? Contact FPN today! Support the Show on Patreon: Become a Patron! Opening Voice Over Courtesy of: Jeff Brozovich Follow Florida Beer Blog on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Additional Support Provided by: Florida Podcast Network and Listeners Like You!! Join the FPN Facebook Group: FPN Insiders Partner with FPN: Become the Voice of YOUR Town!! From sponsoring episode segments through creating and growing your own branded show, we have the solution to promote you while we promote Florida! Media Kit We are currently boarding shows to build out our network. And, you don't want to miss ANY of the new hosts and podcasts were have joining us. Search for and subscribe to “Florida Podcast Network” on iTunes and all your favorite podcast players to get more of this and ALL our shows. Become a Patron: Have a suggestion for the Network? Join us in the FPN Insiders group on Facebook and let us know!    FPN:  Check out the other shows on the Florida Podcast Network

Welcome to Ocala, home of the Ocala National Forest and Horse Capital of the World! While either of those would make an excellent theme for a local brewery, Hiatus Brewing instead decided to make their brewpub operation more of a tropical oasis in the middle of North Central Florida. On today's episode, we speak to Hiatus Brewing co-founder and brewer, Lucas Frank, about his medical background and moving to Ocala, deciding to open a brewery, some of the challenges and benefits of brewing in Ocala and Marion County, and the inspiration behind their wonderfully fun and tropical name and tap room. But first, there's a bunch of awesome beer festivals coming to Florida next week and in the coming months, and we need to give a quick rundown of everything you can visit. Listen in... Executive Producer: Jaime (“Jemmy”) Legagneur, Chief Enthusiasm Officer Field Producer/Photographer: Steve Pekala Editor: Daniel Delgado Guest: Lucas Frank, Hiatus Brewing Co. Link: Treasure Coast Wine and Ale Trail Festival Link: Orlando Beer Festival Link: Oktoberfest at American German Club of the Palm Beaches Link: https://floridabeerpodcast.libsyn.com/episode-116-live-at-oktoberfest-at-the-american-german-club-of-the-palm-beaches Equipment Sponsor: Mainline Marketing | Featured Product: Shure MV7 | Full MV7 Podcast Mic Bundle with Boom Arm and Headphones Interested in becoming FBP's next Title Sponsor? Contact FPN today! Support the Show on Patreon: Become a Patron! Opening Voice Over Courtesy of: Jeff Brozovich Follow Florida Beer Blog on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Additional Support Provided by: Florida Podcast Network and Listeners Like You!! Join the FPN Facebook Group: FPN Insiders Partner with FPN: Become the Voice of YOUR Town!! From sponsoring episode segments through creating and growing your own branded show, we have the solution to promote you while we promote Florida! Media Kit We are currently boarding shows to build out our network. And, you don't want to miss ANY of the new hosts and podcasts were have joining us. Search for and subscribe to “Florida Podcast Network” on iTunes and all your favorite podcast players to get more of this and ALL our shows. Become a Patron: Have a suggestion for the Network? Join us in the FPN Insiders group on Facebook and let us know!    FPN:  Check out the other shows on the Florida Podcast Network

Lauren spoke with Samantha from the Missing and Murdered in Florida Facebook page about an upcoming search in the Ocala National Forest for Theresa Hartley.We covered this case on this episode.Intro video: Search for St. Augustine woman continues after three weeksSearch details:Click here for the Facebook EventSATURDAY, AUGUST 19, 2023 AT 8:30 AMSEARCH FOR THERESA HARTLEYDelancy Loops Trailhead in the Ocala ForestThis is a search for Theresa Hartley, she's been missing since 11MAR2023.I ask that everyone with ATVs, Jeeps or trucks please assist in this search, we have a couple boats, more are welcomed to assist.Drones are also a plus.We will need a lot of people on the ground to cover these areas.The jeep riders and trucks will be able to help get people to certain locations.I ask that everyone please dress accordingly.You will be in the woods and some areas have thick brush.Please start hydrating the night prior.Bring plenty to drink, we will have bottled water as well.If anyone has coolers, can you please bring them with a bag of ice.My goal is to cover as much ground as possible with as many people as possible and throughly.Please know, the date could potentially change due to inclement weather.If you aren't able to walk far, or have any type of underlying medical conditions, we do have positions at Command Post that will need to be filled, registration, handing out water and directing groups to locations.This episode was made in conjunction with The Florida Themis Project, a non-profit 501c3 organization.To learn more or support The Florida Themis project please visit floridathemisproject.org.Don't forget we will be at CrimeCon 2023 in Orlando, FL, September 22-24. Get your ticket at crimecon.com and use promo code PARADISE for your special discount!Visit our website paradiseafterdark.com for links to our store, Patreon, tip jar and more!Facebook.com/palmahawkmediaInstagram @palmahawkmediaTwitter @paradisedark239TikTok @palmahawkmediaIf you see something say something!!Music by Captain Fathands @ captainfathands.com

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In this episode we discuss Theresa Hartley, who has been missing in the Ocala National Forest since March 11, 2023, along with the unsolved murder of Timothy Smith and a gang-related triple murder. All of this has occurred within the last several weeks in Marion County, FloridaAnyone with information on Theresa Hartley's whereabouts is asked to call the Marion County Sheriff's Office at (352) 368-3508 or the tip line at (352) 732-9111.You may also contact the St. John's County Sheriff's Office (the county Theresa lived in) at (904) 834-8304.Please follow the Find Theresa Hartley Facebook page for more info on searches and how you can help! If you have any information about the murder of Tim Smith please call Detective Daniel Pinder at (352) 368-3508. To remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers of Marion County at (352) 368-STOP (7867), and reference 23-21 in your tip.You can also call Crime Stoppers of Marion County in reference to any of the crimes we have discussed in this episodeJoin our Patreon and enjoy early and ad-free episodes, bonus content, discounts on our merchandise and more! www.patreon.com/palmahawkmediaSupport the Florida Themis Project! floridathemisproject.org/sponsors-donorsCrimeCon UK! June 11-12 in London!! Get your ticket at crimecon.co.uk/ and use code “PARADISE” for 10% off!CrimeCon Orlando! September 22-24, 2023! Get your ticket at crimecon.com/CC23 and use code “PARADISE” for 10% off!Visit our website paradiseafterdark.com for links to our store, Patreon, tip jar and more! Facebook.com/palmahawkmedianstagram @palmahawkmediaTwitter @paradisedark239TikTok @palmahawkmediaIf you see something say something!!Music by Captain Fathands @ captainfathands.com

I Don't Wanna Hear It Podcast218 – So Long and Thanks For All the News: Clearing the Mosh Pit With Fure-ocityAll the news that's fit to punch through our own faces, plus a mosh update from Matthew Moment.Check out more of our stuff at I Don't Wanna Hear It and join the Patreon, jabroni. I mean, if you want. Don't be weird about it. Oh, and we publish books now at WND Press because we want to be bankrupted by a dying medium.We now have a Big Cartel where you can buy shirts, pins, mugs, and coffee.Also, you should listen to our 2021 Christmas special: A Black Metal Christmas Carol, our 2022 Halloween special: Ghoulie Ghoulie Ghoul, Where Are You?, our 2022 Christmas Special: How the Stench Stole Christmas, as well as Mikey's true crime podcast, Wasteland and Shane's psychology podcast, Why We Do What We Do.Aaannnddd... our good buddy and frequent third host Matt Moment is in a great hardcore band called Contact. Check 'em out! You can preorder their upcoming record, Before and Through and Beyond All Time right here from Patient Zero Records.Episode Links:GELBlow Your Brains OutSome of our old bands are on Spotify:Absent FriendsWe're Not DeadYears From NowMusical Attribution:Licensed through NEOSounds. License information available upon request.“5 O'Clock Shadow,” “America On the Move,” “Baby You Miss Me,” “Big Fat Gypsy,” “Bubble Up,” “C'est Chaud,” “East River Blues,” “The Gold Rush,” “Gypsy Fiddle Jazz,” “Here Comes That Jazz,” “I Wish I Could Charleston,” “I Told You,” “It Feels Like Love To Me,” “Little Tramp,” “Mornington Crescent,” “No Takeaways.”

The Florida Madcaps talk about the Ocala National Forest and share their experiences with the springs, wildlife, trails, and history. Activities include hiking, swimming, spring hunting, camping and much more..  Please subscribe! Shares and reviews are much appreciated!Get your FREE sticker from the Florida Springs Council at https://www.floridaspringscouncil.org/madcapsQuestions and comments can be emailed at thefloridamadcaps@gmail.comRyan can be found on Instagram at: the_fl_excursionistChris and Chelsey can be found at https://www.instagram.com/sunshinestateseekers/?hl=en

We are a serious no-kill Florida Bigfoot and Skunk Ape research team that uses proper research investigative techniques and various scientific methods when conducting investigations throughout the state. We are based in the Central Florida area and are experienced research individuals with 40+ years of hunting, tracking, engineering, research and investigation experience. Our dedicated research team spends countless hours going on research investigations every weekend in the deep swamps and woods throughout the state of Florida in search of these elusive creatures. Our goal is to bring scientific evidence to the Bigfoot and Skunk Ape community and to raise awareness of their existence in Florida. Our team has investigated various areas throughout the state. Research investigation areas include the Green Swamp (our primary research area), the Ocala National Forest, Myakka State Park, Myakka State Forest, the Everglades, Colt Creek State Park, Half Moon WMA, Apalachicola National Forest, Goethe State Forest, Hungryland Preserve, Corbett WMA, DuPuis WMA, the Upper and Lower Hillsborough County tracts and various areas in Pasco and Polk Counties. ​ Our research team has found and documented numerous footprints, shelter/nesting like structures, asterick, teepee, and ‘X' type structures made of sticks and branches, mysterious unidentifiable hairs, objects being thrown and have experienced vocalizations and tree falls that we believe could be associated with Bigfoots and Skunk Apes. ​ Research team member Marie Dumont also has a popular group on Facebook and YouTube called the ‘Mid Florida Bigfoot Research Group'. The intention of her Facebook group is to provide a safe place where our research team and fellow Florida researchers and group members can collaborate and share their findings and knowledge with each other, without being ridiculed. We are a serious no-kill Florida Bigfoot and Skunk Ape research team that uses proper research investigative techniques and various scientific methods when conducting investigations throughout the state. We are based in the Central Florida area and are experienced research individuals with 40+ years of hunting, tracking, engineering, research and investigation experience. Our dedicated research team spends countless hours going on research investigations every weekend in the deep swamps and woods throughout the state of Florida in search of these elusive creatures. Our goal is to bring scientific evidence to the Bigfoot and Skunk Ape community and to raise awareness of their existence in Florida. Our team has investigated various areas throughout the state. Research investigation areas include the Green Swamp (our primary research area), the Ocala National Forest, Myakka State Park, Myakka State Forest, the Everglades, Colt Creek State Park, Half Moon WMA, Apalachicola National Forest, Goethe State Forest, Hungryland Preserve, Corbett WMA, DuPuis WMA, the Upper and Lower Hillsborough County tracts and various areas in Pasco and Polk Counties. ​ Our research team has found and documented numerous footprints, shelter/nesting like structures, asterick, teepee, and ‘X' type structures made of sticks and branches, mysterious unidentifiable hairs, objects being thrown and have experienced vocalizations and tree falls that we believe could be associated with Bigfoots and Skunk Apes. ​ Research team member Marie Dumont also has a popular group on Facebook and YouTube called the ‘Mid Florida Bigfoot Research Group'. The intention of her Facebook group is to provide a safe place where our research team and fellow Florida researchers and group members can collaborate and share their findings and knowledge with each other, without being ridiculed. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/grizzly-onthehunt/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/grizzly-onthehunt/support

We are a serious no-kill Florida Bigfoot and Skunk Ape research team that uses proper research investigative techniques and various scientific methods when conducting investigations throughout the state. We are based in the Central Florida area and are experienced research individuals with 40+ years of hunting, tracking, engineering, research and investigation experience. Our dedicated research team spends countless hours going on research investigations every weekend in the deep swamps and woods throughout the state of Florida in search of these elusive creatures. Our goal is to bring scientific evidence to the Bigfoot and Skunk Ape community and to raise awareness of their existence in Florida. Our team has investigated various areas throughout the state. Research investigation areas include the Green Swamp (our primary research area), the Ocala National Forest, Myakka State Park, Myakka State Forest, the Everglades, Colt Creek State Park, Half Moon WMA, Apalachicola National Forest, Goethe State Forest, Hungryland Preserve, Corbett WMA, DuPuis WMA, the Upper and Lower Hillsborough County tracts and various areas in Pasco and Polk Counties. ​ Our research team has found and documented numerous footprints, shelter/nesting like structures, asterick, teepee, and ‘X' type structures made of sticks and branches, mysterious unidentifiable hairs, objects being thrown and have experienced vocalizations and tree falls that we believe could be associated with Bigfoots and Skunk Apes. ​ Research team member Marie Dumont also has a popular group on Facebook and YouTube called the ‘Mid Florida Bigfoot Research Group'. The intention of her Facebook group is to provide a safe place where our research team and fellow Florida researchers and group members can collaborate and share their findings and knowledge with each other, without being ridiculed. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/grizzly-onthehunt/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/grizzly-onthehunt/support

Did you know the Florida Scrub Jay is a hoarder? A hoarder of acorns from the Scrub Oak tree, that is! On today's show, we talk with Jacqui Sulek, an expert with Florida Audubon on the endemic Florida Scrub Jay. We talk about the challenges facing this extremely intelligent bird and its endangered habitat. For more information, go to: Florida Scrub Jay at https://www.floridastateparks.org/learn/florida-scrub-jay; Audubon Florida at https://fl.audubon.org/; Archbold Biological Station at https://www.archbold-station.org/; Florida Forever at https://floridadep.gov/floridaforever; and Ocala National Forest at https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/florida/recarea/?recid=83528. Join Catherine Greenleaf, a certified wildlife rehabilitator with 20 years of experience rescuing and rehabilitating injured wildlife, for twice-monthly discussions about restoring native habitat and helping the birds in your backyard. Access the BIRD HUGGER Newsletter here: www.birdhuggerpodcast.com. Send your questions about birds and native gardening to birdhuggerpodcast@gmail.com. (PG-13) St. Dymphna Press, LLC.

Leonard Taku was a traveling teacher from New Zealand that was last seen renting a vehicle at the Tampa airport on Christmas day 2007. Leonard's credit card would be used to make a few purchases over the following weeks; it has never been determined if this was Leonard or someone else. The rental vehicle would be found in Ocala National Forest, where a controlled burn occurred. This is where Leonards's disappearance went cold. What happened to Leonard Taku?

Welcome to the SUNSHINE STATE, weirdos!  Home of Mickey Mouse, gators, oranges and the infamous Florida Man!  And we have a Florida Man with us today to help show us around his home state.  WAYNE MCCARTY from Florida Men on Florida Man joins us as we take a look at some of the strangest stories we could find from the strangest state in our country. Ashley is bringing us the story of a CANNIBAL FOG that's rumored to have roamed the state for CENTURIES and a small town near Daytona Beach that is also known as the psychic capital of the world!  Lauren is, of course, bringing the CRIME and boy did she have a lot to pick from.  She starts off with the story of Kolby Parker who killed his grandfather... for his ears?!  And finishes our episode with a collection of hilarious Florida Men who were arrested for very silly crimes. Wayne is bringing some tales submitted by listeners of their show that you may not hear literally anywhere else!  An urban legend of a roughed up deer that serves as a bad omen for anyone who sees it and a decade old journal of descending madness found in an abandoned cabin in the Ocala National Forest. THIS EPISODE IS ALSO AVAILABLE IN VIDEO FORM ON YOUTUBE so please head over and check it out there!    

Born and raised in Pennsylvania, twenty-four-year-old Alicia Eakins has dealt with more than her fair share of tough times. She hopes a move to St. Augustine, Florida will offer the fresh start in life she needs. Alicia soon meets a local charmer named RJ Faba, and there's an immediate spark. She moves into his remote home deep in the Ocala National Forest called Stokes Landing, and thinks she's finally found some peace. But soon, once what appeared to be a remote paradise, shows its true colors. Will Alicia be able to navigate the dangers that lurk in the marshes?For even more true crime, head to discovery+. Go to discoveryplus.com/deadlynightmares to start your 7 day free trial today. Terms apply. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A Toddler mysteriously vanished in Ocala Florida with little to no leads. His mother drove through the Ocala National Forest in the hours before his disappearance but why? Was she there for target practice? something more sinister? What about the police officer related to the toddler that is currently on death row? Sonogram pictures in the dumpster? A suicide?! Follow us through this story that leaves us with really only one question why did Trenton Duckett go missing? If you have any information contact the national center for missing and exploited children.   SPONSORED BY: Ghostbed.com | Code: WOLFPACK - 35% off USCCA.com/wolfpack | Code: WOLFPACK   SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL

Central Florida is known as the happiest place on Earth. But an hour's drive from the amusement parks lies a forest swirling with mystery. For generations, locals have whispered about a dark energy coming from the Ocala National Forest and drifting into nearby towns. Supernatural beasts and apparitions. Ghost lights galore. From cults to monsters to the spirts of those who ventured in yet never reemerged, the woods have long been a source of rumor and tragedy. The vengeful Coyote Woman who dispatches those with evil natures. The soldier of Fort King who vanishes when addressed. The spectral monk of Astor, on the hunt for his killer. Author and folklorist Christopher Balzano takes readers among the trees and beyond to offer a glimpse into the true stories, urban legends and haunted folklore whispered among the residents of these deep woods..

Greg, Wayne, Josh, and Cameron discuss snorkel assault, BB gun deliveries, Josh's advice on proposing, and the wild stories coming from Florida's Ocala National Forest.  To learn more about the show, visit our website. www.fmofm.com To support the show, please visit our Patreon.  https://www.patreon.com/fmofmpodcast

Cults, disappearances, hauntings, vampires, serial killers, murders and more.... Chris Balzano, author, podcaster and folklorist joins us to discuss the mysteries of the Ocala National Forest. Check out Chris' books here: https://www.amazon.com/Christopher-Balzano/e/B001PH5BA6?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1658583711&sr=1-1Join our Patreon and enjoy early and ad-free episodes, tons of bonus episodes, discounts on our merchandise and more! www.patreon.com/palmahawkmedia Visit our website paradiseafterdark.com for links to our store, Patreon, tip jar and more! Facebook.com/paradiseafterdarkpodcastInstagram @paradiseafterdarkpodcastTwitter @paradisedark239TikTok @palmahawkmediaIf you see something say something!!Music by Captain Fathands @ captainfathands.com

Cults, disappearances, hauntings, vampires, serial killers, murders and more.... Chris Balzano, author, podcaster and folklorist joins us to discuss the mysteries of the Ocala National Forest. Check out Chris' books here: https://www.amazon.com/Christopher-Balzano/e/B001PH5BA6?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1658583711&sr=1-1Join our Patreon and enjoy early and ad-free episodes, tons of bonus episodes, discounts on our merchandise and more! www.patreon.com/palmahawkmedia Visit our website paradiseafterdark.com for links to our store, Patreon, tip jar and more! Facebook.com/paradiseafterdarkpodcastInstagram @paradiseafterdarkpodcastTwitter @paradisedark239TikTok @palmahawkmediaIf you see something say something!!Music by Captain Fathands @ captainfathands.com

Leonard Taku was 44 years old when he was last seen on December, 25, 2006 at Tampa International Airport in Tampa, Florida. Leonard rented a black 2005 Chrysler Crossfire convertible, and has never been seen or heard from again. There was activity on both Leonard's credit card and email after his disappearance, but investigators cannot confirm if Leonard or someone else initiated this activity. Leonard's rental car was located on February 9, 2007 in a remote area of the Ocala National Forest. Leonard would be 60 years old today. He is described as a Pacific Islander male with black hair and brown eyes. He is of Maori descent and speaks with a New Zealand accent. He has many tattoos, and his head was shaved at the time of his disappearance. Anyone with information regarding the disappearance of Leonard Taku is urged to contact the Altamonte Springs Police Department at 407-571-8276. Links and Resources https://charleyproject.org/case/leonard-taku https://namus.nij.ojp.gov/case/MP5591 https://www.police.govt.nz/ If you or someone you know is struggling with sexual violence, mental health and well being, self-harm, bullying or suicide, you are not alone. Please visit https://www.wannatalkaboutit.com/ for free resources and information to get help today.

Amber Peck and John Parker were looking for peace, quiet and to connect with nature and each other when they went camping in Ocala National Forest.  Sullying the beauty of nature was another man,  one with no good intentions.  In fact, he entered the woods with one reason.  The purpose of his trip was to kill someone in the forest but he didn't care who.  How does someone make a decision like that?  This case is one for the nurture side of the nature vs. nurture debate. DONATE: One time: https://venmo.com/code?user_id=3248826752172032881 Monthly: https://anchor.fm/twisted-travel-and-true-c/support Social Media Links: https://www.facebook.com/twistedtravelandtruecrime https://www.instagram.com/twistedtravelandtrue_crime https://www.tiktok.com/@twistedtravelandtruecrim?lang=en Gmail:  twistedtravelandtruecrime@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/twisted-travel-and-true-c/support

This episode we hear the first part of Chris telling his story of visiting The Rainbow Family. He discusses the beginning of his panhandling experiences leading up to it, and the psychedelic adventures he shared in the depths of the Ocala National Forest. Degree of Experience PodcastHosted By: Chris Bargeron and Sir Puck All Music written, performed, and produced by Chris BargeronEnd of Show Tune “Air Medicine” Artwork By: Chris Bargeron LinksContact Us at chris@creative-transformations.orgSupport us at value.degreeofexperience.comPodcast – www.degreeofexperience.comChris Bargeron's Media Content – www.bargeron.life If you or a loved one is struggling with thoughts of suicide, please call 1-800-273-8255 or visit suicidepreventionlifeline.org Therapy is a safe place that gets to be all about YOU! Psychotherapy is truly life changing when it is collaborative and interactive and as your therapist, I am committed to walking the journey with you. Together we will explore and process the elements in life that challenge you and keep you from living your best life. Taking the first steps in seeking therapy can be challenging, but through building a trusting interpersonal connection between client and therapist the rest becomes easier! If you would like to schedule a telehealth appointment with Rebecca Bargeron, LCSW of Creative Transformations you can click here. Chris Bargeron is the Creative Facilitator at Creative Transformations, a sacred space for self-expression within a community devoted to reflection, creativity, and connection. Currently we're offering a free 15-minute guitar lesson to showcase our unique style of instruction. While our lesson's do cover the fundamentals of technique and music theory, it is given in the context of self-discovery.Don't just learn how to play like another artist, learn how to discover YOUR UNIQUE SOUND.To sign up, or for more information visit us Here Degree of Experience uses the Value for Value Model that is pioneered by The No Agenda Show

For a second time Eddy Souza, the King of Corbett, took on the Tick out in the Ocala National Forest getting his second victory out there! This is a point-to-point 50 Miler that follows the Florida National Scenic Trail from Alexander Springs State Park to the far end of the Rodman Reservoir Dam. In years past, Rich Flint has been the race director... as for this year Andrea Tilley has now taken on the role with Rich now running the races he has developed. This one cool old school Florida trail race.

Como é esta área nos Estados Unidos, pertinho de Orlando e que oferece atrações como fontes de águas minerais e termais!! Isso mesmo!! Conheça um pouquinho desta atração, onde nós acampamos e visitamos as fontes, tomamos banho nas piscinas naturais e fizemos as pequenas trilhas. Link para o post aqui: https://oscaminhantes.com/2015/02/ocala-national-forest/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/os-caminhantes/message

It's easy to get carried away if you have a Sasquatch encounter. That's a given, but what would you do if a Sasquatch literally picked you up a carried you away? Can you imagine what that would be like? Tonight's guest, Cyndi, doesn't have to wonder what that would be like. That actually happened to her when she was 6 or 7 years old. You see, back then, she went on a church camp out, for kids, in the Ocala National Forest. 1 day, while on that camp out, she had to leave a magic show, in the mess hall, to talk with her mother, on the phone. After she finished talking with her mom, she decided to run back to her cabin, to get some Red Hots (candy), to take back to the magic show with her. When she had grabbed the Red Hots and was ready to head back to the mess hall, it was pouring down rain outside. Cyndi thought she'd be able to shave time off of how long it would take her to get back to the mess hall if she took a short cut, through the forest that was between her cabin and the mess hall. Unfortunately, not long after entering the forest, she became hopelessly lost. Thinking she was alone, Cyndi started to panic. What she didn't know, at that point, was that she wasn't alone and she was about to realize that. Suddenly, she felt herself being picked up, roughly, and carried away by something large, with long, reddish brown hair!If you've had a Bigfoot sighting and would like to be a guest, on the show, please go to https://MyBigfootSighting.com and let us know. We'd love to hear from you.Show's theme song, "Banjo Music," courtesy Nathan Brumley

EPISODE #651 PROFESSOR PARANORMAL Richard speaks with a retired university professor, educator and long-time researcher of the paranormal. He'll discuss some of his numerous investigations, including a haunted house in West Virginia, the Edinburgh underground, The Battleship U.S. North Carolina, and more. ​GUEST: Dr. Alvin Proffit is a retired professor at Appalachian State University. In his free time he uses his skills as a researcher to study the paranormal. He serves as a Research Affiliate with League of Energy Materialization and Unexplained Research phenomena (LEMUR). He also serves as guest host for Asheville's number one rated Saturday night talk show, Speaking of Strange with Joshua P. Warren and often does live reports from actual investigations of haunted locations throughout the United States. He is a certified ghost researcher by the International Ghost Hunter's Society and has researched ghostly phenomena from the Hawaiian Island of Oahu to the Cape Fear River on the east coast of North Carolina to the Ocala National Forest in central Florida. While he enjoys the thrill of an investigation his main focus is to help those being haunted. SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Life Change and Formula 13 Teas All Organic, No Caffeine, Non GMO!  More Energy!  Order now, use the code 'unlimited' to save 10% on all non-SALE items, PLUS... ALL your purchases ships for free!!!   C60EVO -The Secret is out about this powerful anti-oxidant. The Purest C60 available is ESS60.  Buy Direct from the Source.  Buy Now and Save 10% – Use Coupon Code: EVRS at Checkout!   Strange Planet Shop - If you're a fan of the radio show and the podcast, why not show it off?  Greats T-shirts, sweatshirts, mugs, and more.  It's a Strange Planet - Dress For It! BECOME A PREMIUM SUBSCRIBER FOR LESS THAN $2 PER MONTH If you're a fan of this podcast, I hope you'll consider becoming a Premium Subscriber.  For just $1.99 per month, subscribers to my Conspiracy Unlimited Plus gain access to two exclusive, commercial-free episodes per month. They also gain access to my back catalog of episodes. The most recent 30 episodes of Conspiracy Unlimited will remain available for free.  Stream all episodes and Premium content on your mobile device by getting the FREE Conspiracy Unlimited APP for both IOS and Android devices... Available at the App Store and Google Play.

EPISODE #651 PROFESSOR PARANORMAL Richard speaks with a retired university professor, educator and long-time researcher of the paranormal. He'll discuss some of his numerous investigations, including a haunted house in West Virginia, the Edinburgh underground, The Battleship U.S. North Carolina, and more. ​GUEST: Dr. Alvin Proffit is a retired professor at Appalachian State University. In his free time he uses his skills as a researcher to study the paranormal. He serves as a Research Affiliate with League of Energy Materialization and Unexplained Research phenomena (LEMUR). He also serves as guest host for Asheville's number one rated Saturday night talk show, Speaking of Strange with Joshua P. Warren and often does live reports from actual investigations of haunted locations throughout the United States. He is a certified ghost researcher by the International Ghost Hunter's Society and has researched ghostly phenomena from the Hawaiian Island of Oahu to the Cape Fear River on the east coast of North Carolina to the Ocala National Forest in central Florida. While he enjoys the thrill of an investigation his main focus is to help those being haunted. SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Life Change and Formula 13 Teas All Organic, No Caffeine, Non GMO!  More Energy!  Order now, use the code 'unlimited' to save 10% on all non-SALE items, PLUS... ALL your purchases ships for free!!! C60EVO -The Secret is out about this powerful anti-oxidant. The Purest C60 available is ESS60.  Buy Direct from the Source.  Buy Now and Save 10% – Use Coupon Code: EVRS at Checkout! Strange Planet Shop - If you're a fan of the radio show and the podcast, why not show it off?  Greats T-shirts, sweatshirts, mugs, and more.  It's a Strange Planet - Dress For It! BECOME A PREMIUM SUBSCRIBER FOR LESS THAN $2 PER MONTH If you're a fan of this podcast, I hope you'll consider becoming a Premium Subscriber.  For just $1.99 per month, subscribers to my Conspiracy Unlimited Plus gain access to two exclusive, commercial-free episodes per month. They also gain access to my back catalog of episodes. The most recent 30 episodes of Conspiracy Unlimited will remain available for free.  Stream all episodes and Premium content on your mobile device by getting the FREE Conspiracy Unlimited APP for both IOS and Android devices... Available at the App Store and Google Play.

"I will never have another vagabonding journey that compares to that first one -- even though I have since traveled to far more exotic parts of the world -- in part because there's something special about embarking on a long-term trip for the first time." --Rolf Potts In this encore episode of Deviate, Rolf and his old friend Jeff Nienaber talk about their 8-month van trip across North America back in 1994, how they prepared for it, and how it differed from current-day #VanLife excursions (5:30); how they exercised on the road, and how the conditions and travel-hacks of van journeys were different for two young men in 1994 (23:30); the route they took through North America, what happened along the way, and how they kept daily journals recounting events (36:00); the experience riding with cops in Houston, celebrating Mardi Gras in New Orleans, volunteering at a church in Mississippi, meeting girls in Florida, and seeing New York for the first time (51:00); the experience of staying at a Trappist monastery in Massachusetts for one week (1:14:30); visiting National Parks in the American South, Northeast, and West, and memorable books read along the way (1:28:00); and why the trip was life-changing (1:42:00). Van trip preparation and planning links: Digital nomadism (travel lifestyle) #VanLife (travel lifestyle) Composting toilet Blue Highways, by William Least Heat-Moon (1982 book) On the Road, by Jack Kerouac (1957 book) Travels With Charley, by John Steinbeck (1962 book) Vanagon (Volkswagen van) Volkswagen Westfalia (camper van) Trangia (alcohol-burning camp-stove) A (literal) photo album from my 1994 van vagabonding trip (blog post) Links regarding early months of the 1994 trip: 924 Gilman Street (Berkeley punk club) Northridge earthquake (1994 earthquake) "The Mystical High Church of Luck" (Salon essay about Las Vegas) Lollapalooza (music festival) O. J. Simpson murder case (1994 media incident) USCGC Northwind (Coast Guard icebreaker) Bourbon Street (historic street in New Orleans) The Geto Boys, by Rolf Potts (2016 book) Fifth Ward (Houston neighborhood) Cops (TV show) Canton (town in Mississippi) In His Steps (Mississippi Christian outreach ministry) Waffle House (southern restaurant chain) Savannah State (historically black university) Debbie Does Dallas (1978 pornographic film) Tompkins Square (New York park) Trappist monastery experience links: St. Joseph's Abbey (Massachusetts monastery) Trappists (order of Catholic monks) Thomas Merton (Trappist monk and writer) Memento Mori (existential expression) Chant (1994 Monks of Santo Domingo de Silos album) Compline (end-of-day church service) Links regarding the final months of the 1994 trip: Ocala National Forest (protected area in Florida) Shenandoah National Park (Virginia wilderness area) Mount Washington (tallest mountain the northeast U.S.) Arches National Park (Utah wilderness area) Fisher Towers (photogenic cliffs near Moab, Utah) Desert Solitaire, by Edward Abbey (1968 book) Leaves of Grass, by Walt Whitman (1855 poetry collection) The Razor's Edge, by W. Somerset Maugham (1944 book) Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance, by Robert M Pirsig (1974 book) Uinta National Forest (protected area in Utah) Yellowstone National Park (Wyoming wilderness area) Glacier National Park (Montana wilderness area) Pike National Forest (protected area in Colorado) The Deviate theme music comes from the title track of Cedar Van Tassel's 2017 album Lumber. Note: We don't host a “comments” section, but we're happy to hear your questions and insights via email, at deviate@rolfpotts.com.

December 7, 1991 was the 50th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor – but while America was busy commemorating that momentous date in history, another day that should live in infamy was unfolding in the woods of the town of Sorrento in Lake County, Florida.  It was there that a hiker discovered the brutally beaten body of a woman who has become known as the “Sorrento Jane Doe,” who had been tortured, raped, beaten and strangled to death.  Many – many – lucky breaks eventually helped law enforcement find and convict the serial rapist responsible for the crime – including a DNA hit at a time when DNA technology was at its infancy and there were only 10,000 DNA samples in Florida's criminal DNA database.  By an incredible stroke of luck, Joseph Rolle's DNA was in that database, and he was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole.  Strangely, that life sentence was not for the murder of Sorrento Jane Doe.  Rather, Rolle was convicted solely on the charge of sexual battery.  He has denied murdering the victim and to this day denies knowing her identity.  So Sorrento Jane Doe remains anonymous – unknown – and buried in an obscure cemetery in the Ocala National Forest, waiting for someone to identify her.  The good news?  Forensic artist Carl Koppelman – whose almost psychic reconstructions of unidentified murder victims have helped solve so many John and Jane Doe mysteries – recreated a picture of Sorrento Jane Doe that should make it possible for anyone who knew her to identify her.  The sad news?  As of mid 2021 – nearly 30 years after her death – no one has claimed her.  This despite the fact that her autopsy revealed she likely had at least one child – and possibly two.  In this episode, Melissa relates not only the story of this awful murder, but implores Tip-Sters everywhere to search their memories and their hearts – Do you recognize her?  Do you know anyone who lived in, or was visiting, Lake County Florida in December 1991 who might recognize her?  Put on your thinking caps and listen in.

DISCLAIMER: This is a 100% fan-produced, zero-profit podcast based in The Orpheus Protocol universe. To listen to the main podcast, please visit the link. The sun rises on a family vacation in the Ocala National Forest. Leonard Johnson, his wife Susan, daughter Kim and son Charlie, along with their babysitter Vladimir Vivaldi (what a name), are having a week to themselves in Camp Ocala, a remote and picturesque campground in the forest. But all is not as it seems; whispers carry on the wind and a strange, long scratch mark appears in the cabin window. Music used: The Animals - House of the Rising Sun Dead Melodies & Beyond the Ghost - A Momentary Refuge Dead Melodies & Beyond the Ghost - The Unforgiving Toll of Time Heavy Young Heathens - House of the Rising Sun

Traversing 262 miles across the state of Florida with a team of 10, representing a global cause. From St.Pete beach up the coast, cutting inland through Ocala National Forest to St.Augustine! Some are on the ground in Florida and some joining virtually, our long weekend challenge participants are interviewed here as to the motivation behind the challenge, “for Refugees, and in honor of the many souls we've lost this past year, but especially for all those who are not free to move.” - host Mark Lane Holbert. In this episode Mark interviews Alex Vernon, Moody Elbarasi and Steffi Kauss... all of them give unique insight into our cause and why we run! Please share if you too find this a valuable venture, join/follow us on Facebook @runninganthropologist, through their website or www.runningrefugees.com and PLEASE consider donating to this worthy cause at https://bit.ly/31X1T7g

Anthony found what he believes to be Skunk Ape hair in the Ocala National Forest near Lake City. Robert was screamed at while caving in the Withlacoochee State Forest.

Some people say it’s just a normal howl in the night, but others know it’s something more. Join Tripping on Legends as they explore another odd ghostly legend coming out of the Ocala National Forest, this time in the small town of Paisley. Walk the woods and you’re likely to come upon a case of haunted love in an abandoned cemetery in a forgotten part of town. Christopher Balzano will also explore how to tell a near true ghost story. Tripping on Legends is now part of the Midnight FM family. Check us out and see some of the other amazing shows they offer at https://midnight.fm/. Haunted Florida Love Stories is now available for preorder at: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1467145688/ref=ox_sc_saved_title_1?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1 You can follow our dark journey through the forest as we prepare for the book at https://www.facebook.com/The-Haunted-Ocala-National-Forest-623189158309846 or by following the hashtag #hauntedOcala. Feel free to call our new phone number during our live shows to get involved, share a legend you’ve heard, or to just ask a question at (813) 418-6822. Keep visiting the site for the trip log of our travels and other urban legends at: www.trippingonlegends.com Follow our new project, This Town is Myth on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ThisTownisMyth and with the hashtag #ThisTownisMyth on all our social media platforms You can contact us with questions, comments, and your favorite legend or tidbit of folklore at spookytripping@gmail.com. Follow us at: www.facebook.com/trippingonlegend Twitter: @SpookyBalzano Instagram: @SpookyTripping

Some people say it’s just a normal howl in the night, but others know it’s something more. Join Tripping on Legends as they explore another odd ghostly legend coming out of the Ocala National Forest, this time in the small town of Paisley. Walk the woods and you’re likely to come upon a case of haunted love in an abandoned cemetery in a forgotten part of town. Christopher Balzano will also explore how to tell a near true ghost story. Tripping on Legends is now part of the Midnight FM family. Check us out and see some of the other amazing shows they offer at https://midnight.fm/. Haunted Florida Love Stories is now available for preorder at: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1467145688/ref=ox_sc_saved_title_1?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1 You can follow our dark journey through the forest as we prepare for the book at https://www.facebook.com/The-Haunted-Ocala-National-Forest-623189158309846 or by following the hashtag #hauntedOcala. Feel free to call our new phone number during our live shows to get involved, share a legend you’ve heard, or to just ask a question at (813) 418-6822. Keep visiting the site for the trip log of our travels and other urban legends at: www.trippingonlegends.com Follow our new project, This Town is Myth on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ThisTownisMyth and with the hashtag #ThisTownisMyth on all our social media platforms You can contact us with questions, comments, and your favorite legend or tidbit of folklore at spookytripping@gmail.com. Follow us at: www.facebook.com/trippingonlegend Twitter: @SpookyBalzano Instagram: @SpookyTripping

"Spooky Southcoast" recorded live, Saturday, August 8, 2020. After nearly five months in quarantine, the Spooky Crew has been set free and returns to the Spooky Studio (now with more plexiglass!). After catching up with everything that's gone on in recent months, the gang welcomes Christopher Balzano, who tells us all about Florida's answer to the Freetown State Forest, the Ocala National Forest.

Morris is nostalgia. The idea of a haunted theatre is not new, but in Ocala the ghost is a local celebrity talked about for generations and then silenced as his building came down. The Ocala Civic Theatre was a staple of the community for decades, and when people talked of the building, they talked of Morris the Magician and the fact is ghost was just part of the show. Tripping on Legends looks at one of the lesser known legends in the shadows of the Ocala National Forest which is well known if you know the right people to ask. Tripping on Legends is now part of the Midnight FM family. Check us out and see some of the other amazing shows they offer at https://midnight.fm/. Haunted Florida Love Stories is now available for preorder at: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1467145688/ref=ox_sc_saved_title_1?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1 You can follow our dark journey through the forest as we prepare for the book at https://www.facebook.com/The-Haunted-Ocala-National-Forest-623189158309846 or by following the hashtag #hauntedOcala. Feel free to call our new phone number during our live shows to get involved, share a legend you’ve heard, or to just ask a question at (813) 418-6822. Keep visiting the site for the trip log of our travels and other urban legends at: www.trippingonlegends.com Follow our new project, This Town is Myth on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ThisTownisMyth and with the hashtag #ThisTownisMyth on all our social media platforms You can contact us with questions, comments, and your favorite legend or tidbit of folklore at spookytripping@gmail.com. Follow us at: www.facebook.com/trippingonlegend Twitter: @SpookyBalzano Instagram: @SpookyTripping

Morris is nostalgia. The idea of a haunted theatre is not new, but in Ocala the ghost is a local celebrity talked about for generations and then silenced as his building came down. The Ocala Civic Theatre was a staple of the community for decades, and when people talked of the building, they talked of Morris the Magician and the fact is ghost was just part of the show. Tripping on Legends looks at one of the lesser known legends in the shadows of the Ocala National Forest which is well known if you know the right people to ask. Tripping on Legends is now part of the Midnight FM family. Check us out and see some of the other amazing shows they offer at https://midnight.fm/. Haunted Florida Love Stories is now available for preorder at: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1467145688/ref=ox_sc_saved_title_1?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1 You can follow our dark journey through the forest as we prepare for the book at https://www.facebook.com/The-Haunted-Ocala-National-Forest-623189158309846 or by following the hashtag #hauntedOcala. Feel free to call our new phone number during our live shows to get involved, share a legend you’ve heard, or to just ask a question at (813) 418-6822. Keep visiting the site for the trip log of our travels and other urban legends at: www.trippingonlegends.com Follow our new project, This Town is Myth on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ThisTownisMyth and with the hashtag #ThisTownisMyth on all our social media platforms You can contact us with questions, comments, and your favorite legend or tidbit of folklore at spookytripping@gmail.com. Follow us at: www.facebook.com/trippingonlegend Twitter: @SpookyBalzano Instagram: @SpookyTripping

In this episode Anthony Pasquale talks about his experience at Byron Kerns Bare Bones Survival Training in Ocala National Forest. The courses specializes in learning to survive in the wilderness with nothing but a compass, knife, fire starter and empty bottle of water for 3 days. We also discuss the difference between protein powders vs whole foods for muscle gain and weight loss. Is one really better than the other? Listen and find out. Sponsors: Vavalife.comTommyjohn.comEmail:anthony@anthonypasquale.com

FRIDAY 4/24/20: President Trump tries to clarify his remarks about disinfectant fighting the coronavirus. The cast dresses in resort casual attire to celebrate the last day of Sabrina's twenties. Fritz gets to learn about bombing in the Ocala National Forest.

Good morning. It’s Friday, February 21st. I’m Crystal Orren and here’s your local news update from the Orlando Sentinel. The weather forecast today calls for cloudy skies, with a high of 59 and a low of 47. In wildlife news, a rainbow snake was spotted in Marion County for the first time in over 50 years, experts said this week. A woman was hiking in the Ocala National Forest when she came across the 4-foot snake, according to the FWC Fish and Wildlife Research Institute.

Part 3 of the Local Legends series was very special. On the line, Parker is talking with author, public land advocate, & Florida native, Peter Updike. Being raised around the Ocala National Forest, Peter started hunting at an early age. Parker and Peter discuss the early years of his hunting career, and the passion that he developed to chase whitetails around the public woods of Florida. It’s no secret that Florida is not known for it’s large deer population or for producing quality bucks. However, this is the place that Peter calls home. In this day and age it’s not uncommon to hear hunters complain about the state they are in. “The deer population just isn’t great around here”. If you’re apart of any hunting forums, you hear that often. Peter doesn’t have that excuse. In fact, he loves the fact that hunting is difficult. “It just makes success that much better”, he says. Mr. Updike documented his experiences in his book titled, “Wild Treasures Of An Outdoorsman”. In this book, Peter talks about what our public lands mean to him. He shares stories and experiences that have led him to the place he’s in now. Some legends have a natural killer instinct that leads them to kill giant whitetails every year. While Mr. Updike has done this, what makes him legendary is his willingness and ability to teach. Prepare to be inspired!

Part 3 of the Local Legends series was very special. On the line, Parker is talking with author, public land advocate, & Florida native, Peter Updike. Being raised around the Ocala National Forest, Peter started hunting at an early age. Parker and Peter discuss the early years of his hunting career, and the passion that he developed to chase whitetails around the public woods of Florida. It’s no secret that Florida is not known for it’s large deer population or for producing quality bucks. However, this is the place that Peter calls home. In this day and age it’s not uncommon to hear hunters complain about the state they are in. “The deer population just isn’t great around here”. If you’re apart of any hunting forums, you hear that often. Peter doesn’t have that excuse. In fact, he loves the fact that hunting is difficult. “It just makes success that much better”, he says. Mr. Updike documented his experiences in his book titled, “Wild Treasures Of An Outdoorsman”. In this book, Peter talks about what our public lands mean to him. He shares stories and experiences that have led him to the place he’s in now. Some legends have a natural killer instinct that leads them to kill giant whitetails every year. While Mr. Updike has done this, what makes him legendary is his willingness and ability to teach. Prepare to be inspired!

Today's guest on All My Children Wear Fur Coats was Katrina Shadix, the founder and director of Bear Warriors United. Katrina is a second generation Floridian who grew up in rural Florida and spent her childhood appreciating nature and wildlife. After receiving a degree in environmental science and discovering it was hard to make a living "hugging a tree" or "saving an animal" she embarked on a mission save bears. This passion arose after the October 2015 Bear Hunt in Florida, after more than 21 years without a hunt. Katrina came face to face with a young bear, they locked eyes and she's been a bear advocate ever since! With her support there have been no more bear hunts in Florida. Florida black bears are the only species of bear found in Florida. The Florida Wildlife Commission (FWC) estimates there are approximately 4,050 black bears left in Florida. Katrina doesn't necessarily agree with this number because it is based on an extrapolation formula - the FWC analyzes bear hair that has been trapped in a "hair snare" - (say that five times fast) to determine the number of bears in Florida. Since less than 5% of the "snared hair" actually has follicle, she thinks the number of bears in Florida is substantially less than the reported number. Hunting is not the only danger to bears. Bears are hit by cars when they travel from one habitat to another. Katrina also tells us there is a bear poaching problem in the Ocala National Forest where bears are killed illegally and their organs sold. She also told us that bears self-manage their populations through delayed implantation of embryos if the bear doesn't have sufficient nutrition and a good food source. Many people think bears are a nuisance because they like to raid trash cans. The reality is that we are encroaching on their native lands, destroying their food source. Then, when we put out our trash cans full of delicious "junk food" the bears just can't resist. Bear proof trash cans can be expensive, as much as $300 per trash can. To overcome the cost of protecting bears, Katrina and a friend have designed a bear proof trash can latch that costs about $10. She is happy to accept donations but does not sell the trash can latches - instead, she gives them away to anyone who wants one! Katrina is also willing to talk to your HOA if you have a "bear problem" and help come up with a solution. Katrina is also working with Republic, the trash collection contract holder for Oviedo, Florida. They have an automated trash pick up system that uses only one individual in the truck. They aren't able to get out and unlatch the bear proof latches. Katrina has been working with the CEO of Republic to come up with a solution where an additional person could ride on the truck to operate the bear latches. It's a win-win; both for the bears and Republic. The bears are safe, more jobs are created and there's good press. She says there are about 5,000 trash cans in our area that might be eligible for the bear proof latches. Congratulations and good luck to Katrina as she makes this goal a reality. Katrina works closely with the FWC - she says they are doing a great job and have a lot of great programs teaching people how to become "bearwise." She says she will encourage them to continue their good work Support the show (https://www.animalcaretrustusa.org/donate.html)

Martin Novoa is actively involved with many organizations which promote clothes-free access to public spaces. This conversation covers a wide variety of topics related to nudism in the modern world. Topics discussed: South Florida Free Beaches (and their Beach Ambassadors program), how to lobby a local government to open a nude beach, the economic impact of nude beaches, Blind Creek Beach, Treasure Coast Naturists, Haulover Beach, Hutchinson Island, Apollo Beach, political lobbyists for nudism, the ACLU’s protection of nudity, Ocala National Forest, AANR, Hampstead Heath, the Orient Land Trust, the (de)evolution of showering and swimming nude, his experience of getting arrested for nude sunbathing on a nude beach, neurotic modesty, Friends of Mazo Beach, Tampa Area Naturists, Florida Young Naturists

Lacey Marie Buenfil was a 25 year old from Altoona, FL. She had a new job and was the mother of 3. On December 27, 2011, she was allegedly with Terry McDowell in the Ocala National Forest. Their truck got stuck in the middle of nowhere. Lacey walked for help. She was never seen again. Facebook: Where is Lacey Buenfil – https://www.facebook.com/groups/858261914275502/ https://www.facebook.com/laceybuenfil.missingperson Charley Project: http://charleyproject.org/case/lacey-marie-buenfil NAMUS: https://www.namus.gov/MissingPersons/Case#/13822 Websleuths: https://www.websleuths.com/forums/threads/fl-lacey-buenfil-25-altoona-27-dec-2011.158701/ Article: https://www.ocala.com/article/LK/20141227/News/604149860/OS/ If you have any information regarding the disappearance of Lacey Buenfil, please contact the Lake County Sheriff’s Department at 352-343-9529. Unfound is on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, iTunes, Podomatic, Stitcher, Podbean, and Spotify. --in particular, please join us on Wednesday nights at 9pm Eastern for the Unfound Facebook Live Video show which is hosted on the Unfound Podcast Page . . . NOT in the private group. Email: Unfoundpodcast@gmail.com. The website: Unfoundpodcast.com—please check out the secret Steven Koecher episode. The website at Trib Total Media: triblive.com/news/unfound Unfound has Patreon and PayPal accounts. --I cannot thank all of Unfound’s supporters enough. Unfound merchandise: Volumes 1, 2, 3, and 4 on Amazon in both paperback and ebook form. --let’s try to work on getting some great reviews for Volume 2. --if you’ve bought, please give it a nice review. --the playing cards—go to makeplayingcards.com/sell/unfoundpodcast --shirts for ALMOST ALL Unfound’s cases at unfound-podcast.myshopify.com --this includes the flagships t-shirt, The First Year Cases, that has a collage of everyone from Suzanne Lyall to Jennifer Wilkerson. Please check it out.

This week, I traveled headlong into the Ocala National Forest in desperate search of one thing: a Florida black bear. I learned about the forest, the people on its outskirts, the bears hiding in the woods, and the history that built this place. Our theme song is Good Thoughts by Lobo Loco. Additional music this week is Basic Banjo Man by Lobo Loco.   Sources https://www.fs.usda.gov/main/ocala/about-forest https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/stelprdb5259728.pdf http://www.barbervilleroadside.com/about-us/ http://myfwc.com/wildlifehabitats/managed/bear/ http://myfwc.com/hunting/season-dates https://www.naplesnews.com/story/news/environment/2018/09/01/more-black-bears-seen-north-naples-residents-say-florida-fish-wildlife-conservation-hears-concerns/1150593002/

Byron Hart is a Forester and Fire Expert for the U.S. Forest Service and serves as the Fire Management Officer on the Osceola National Forest in Florida. After graduating from Florida A&M University and the University of Florida, Byron got his start as a Forester Trainee in the Ocala National Forest and served in a number of fire positions. On the show, Byron discusses how he got introduced to forestry, some of the challenges of being a leader, and how to empower your staff so that they take ownership of their work.   Key Takeaways: [:55] A message from Leadership Nature. [1:40] A quick intro about Byron's background. [3:25] How did Byron get into forestry and natural resources? [6:25] How did Byron first learn about the forest service and pick a career path? [12:30] What does the fire management position consist of? [15:30] Byron shares the leadership experience you get when you join the fire service. [17:25] What other types of career position has Byron taken on over the year? [21:20] Forest service has a lot of different avenues you can explore. [24:00] What is Byron most proud of in his career? [26:45] Did Byron have any challenges while transitioning into a leadership role? [30:15] What kind of mentors has Byron had over the years? [31:44] How was Byron's hotshot crew structured and what did they do? [34:45] As a person of color, has Byron experienced any personal difficulties or challenges? [36:50] How can the forest service be more proactive in attracting more diversity? [39:30] Empower your employees by having them take pride and ownership in what they're doing. [42:00] What types of skills do people need to learn to be a good leader? [45:45] Byron offers advice for young students looking to get into natural resources. [49:45] Tell your story and tell people why the forest service makes you happy. It might inspire somebody to join! [54:25] Lead from the heart and have passion for what you do.   Mentioned in This Episode: Fs.usda.gov/osceola LEAD... for God's Sake! A Parable for Finding the Heart of Leadership, by Todd G. Gongwer

This month, Mark and Jonathan travel to Ocala National Forest in Florida for the Hangcon 2018 group hang. We did a live recording of the episode this month, chatting about the future of hammock camping with a couple of folks you might recall: Gresh and Spiguyver, as well as a new guest: Tripsmith. After our […]

Don became interested in the Bigfoot phenomenon after seeing the famous "Patterson-Gimlim" film back in 1968. As a traveling Evangelist for almost 24 years, Don visited many states and met various different people who in their talks would mention having experiences and telling stories of encounters with a strange tall hairy creature. In time Don began to see that people from all backgrounds, races, social standings, and financial standings had very similar stories to tell. From the American Indians on the Reservations in Oklahoma, New Mexico, and Arizona, to loggers in upstate New York, to park rangers in the Ocala National Forest in Florida, to Hunters and Outdoors men from KY, Tennessee, Ohio, Missouri, and many other states.....all had very similar stories of an upright, bipedal, hair covered, human looking creature, standing over 7 feet tall in most cases.      All of these people could not be wrong. All of these people telling almost the same exact story, describing the same exact creature, even though most of them did not know each other, or knew each others stories, convinced Me Neal that there was something Out There..........   Mr Neal has spoken to many eye-witnesses, of all ages, and taken reports of their encounters. He has been on Bigfoot expeditions with the KBRO, the BFRO, and other Bigfoot groups. He has had many close encounters while on these expeditions. Finding footprints, scat, and hair. He has heard their howls, screams, whoops, moans, and even their whistling. He has found tree snaps, wood structures, and even had a tree pushed down very close to him in the total darkness of a late night in the middle of a dense forested area where there were no other humans close by, and heard it run off afterwards. Join us tonight as we talk Bigfoot with Don Neal and review his audio from the field.

In ’95, my trip destination was originally intended to be Ocala National Forest...However, I took a detour and arrived at Lake Woodruff National Wildlife Refuge...