OCALA National Forest 8K Florida (Visually Stunning 3min Tour)

In the wild heart of Florida lies a primeval forest teeming with rare birds, alligators, manatees, and jaw-droppingly beautiful natural springs. Join us as we explore the immensely beautiful and underrated Ocala National Forest.
We proudly partnered with the Ocala/Marion County Visitors and Convention Bureau to showcase this one-of-a-kind outdoor destination.
To learn more about this incredible forest and how to visit it responsibly (and have the best time!), visit: morethanjustparks.com/ocala-n...
A Film By: The Pattiz Brothers
Music: This is Just The Beginning by Adrian Disch
To make this film we spent weeks in Florida's Ocala National Forest during the end of July. The results were pretty spectacular.

[@FLjock01]

I love living in Florida and camping in Ocala. This video is especially meaningful to me because it captures absolutely everything I love about the Ocala forest. Remarkable video!

[@armurano5093]

The music was very inspiring. I felt like I was in church.

[@jwmlb706]

Absolutely stunning. Phenomenal work as usual!

[@MoreThanJustParks]

Thanks a million! Really appreciate it. Headed to Saguaro next week ;)

[@hi.moriarty]

What a beautifully made video!!! It was enhanced by the perfectly balanced with the uplifting and inspirational music! I was immersed in the whole adventure because of it all. Thank YOU! 💖

[@John444.]

Good Video❤️👏🏼

[@JeepBoiFL]

Made the huge error of trading my Jeep for a 2x 3 years ago. God, I miss this forest! Great footage.

[@MoreThanJustParks]

Thanks so much John! This is certainly a Jeep sort of a forest!

[@lukered2669]

Beautiful ❤

[@DavidKatz]

Beautiful !!

[@MoreThanJustParks]

Thanks so much Dave!! Really appreciate the kind words. Big fans of all the work you've been up to. Always exciting to see your latest posts :)

[@WindTreeStudios]

Great video!

[@HuntourageTV]

Epic film! It was the inspiration for our latest film titles the same as the music track!

[@danandtab7463]

I learned to drive on those forest roads shown at 2:20

[@BryanBenoitPhoto]

Another winner

[@MoreThanJustParks]

Thanks Bryan!!

[@tyfihi7901]

Awesome, crazy to think I live here. :)

[@MoreThanJustParks]

How lucky you are! Beautiful area.

[@Kris-yi6fm]

Me too, just moved to ONF in May. Peaceful sweet smelling air.

[@MrHardkohr]

I'm coming to visit from Ohio in December, doing a packpacking trip with a few buddies... looks gorgeous 😍 👌

[@MoreThanJustParks]

It is! Our favorite spring was Silver Glen but make sure to get there as early as possible (like before it opens) as the lines there get crazzzyyyy.

[@dolwolfianphotography]

Beautiful 👍😃👌

[@MoreThanJustParks]

Thanks so much!! The Ocala is a great lesser-known gem :)

[@dolwolfianphotography]

@@MoreThanJustParks true, as was living over 10 years in Florida (Miami) and I'm ashame to said I didn't know about it and how it so beautiful, the Everglades shadow it I guess 😏

[@MoreThanJustParks]

@@dolwolfianphotography Tough to compete with the Everglades but after exploring this forest I'd say it's definitely worth it :)

[@floridadefenders]

That was nice! FREE THE OCKLAWAHA!

[@MoreThanJustParks]

Thanks!

[@Ahmed-Amer75]

Thanks brother for the video its amazing, you can find everything you need as tourist in Florida. I wonder if there a sequoia trees?

[@jaysellsocala3707]

Amazing video! Can you do one with commentary explaining the different sites and features?

[@juliegaristo-RoamAntics]

Home

[@MoreThanJustParks]

Lucky you!

[@bryant6524]

What is prettier is all the nice shopping and restaurants off 200.

[@Yadu36748]

hope you guys can do apalachicola next

[@MoreThanJustParks]

That would be great - stay tuned!

[@FLORIDA.Productions]

Did you have any issues using your drone there?

[@charc4814]

Nice! I'm headed there tomorrow! Do you have a get permission to fly a drone?

[@shawnhampshirehick101]

Did you fly it? Did you enjoy the trip?👋🤠

[@charc4814]

@@shawnhampshirehick101 didn't fly. But trip was nice!

[@MrMegamike2k]

What do they do about the black bears when it comes to hiking? My dad lives near this forest and gets a bb "visitor" every few months.

[@shawnhampshirehick101]

I have not had an issue with the bears..... Yet.

[@Kris-yi6fm]

I haven't either.

[@cubecubesson6779]

Appears to me that Swamp apes would have a very hard time remaining hidden in a place such as this

[@shawnhampshirehick101]

You 🤔want to have an adventure & possibly see the swamp ape🦍

[@sharkwhisperer7326]

Can you ride a bike on that trail? Are bikes allowed on that trail?

[@Kris-yi6fm]

There are trails all throughout and some are for all vehicles, some for bikes only and some for ATV/UTVs only. There are maps available showing the different trails.

[@Jawsheweh]

yea but ive heard of people putting up wire traps in there so be careful, havent seen any tho

[@shawnhampshirehick101]

🤔 Who believes in the swamp ape🦍 Who has seen it🐒 Who would like an adventure in the O N F 🌲🌳🌴🌿🐊🐍Hicktours 👋🤠

[@gaiagenesis966]

This video promo is a start, but I would have eliminated the 4-wheelers (polluting and ruining the sounds of nature), and I would have shown more ANIMALS and BIRDS! Also why the random dude shot from behind? Could have had some attractive family instead.

[@MoreThanJustParks]

Thanks for the feedback!