The Ocala National Forest ls the second largest nationally protected forest in the U.S. State of Florida.It covers 607 square miles (1,570 km 2) of northern Florida.It is located three miles (5 km) east of Ocala and 16 miles (26 km) southeast of Gainesville.The Ocala National Forest, established in 1908, is the oldest national forest east of the Mississippi River and the southernmost national . I have always been very well armed and if I feel threatened I will kill you. . No matter where you are, you should always be concerned with personal safety. An ideal base for exploring the wider Sussex area.We hope to make our trip to Shoreham an annual eventThanks againThe Smith Family. . The 1,920 sq. Like Lacey, Gerald Williams is also from Lake County. Hot, isolated and large areas of uninhabited scrub-land. I grew up in Newark , New Jersey. OMG. Rainier National Park, 09-28-2013 Kristopher Zitzewitz Gifford Pinchot National Forest, 04-28-2014 Donna Vanzandt Olympic National Forest, 01-12-2021 Christopher Jarman North Cascades National Park, 07-24-1997 Amy Bechtel - Shoshone National Forest, 10-20-2018 Terry Meador Pine Mountain, 06-12-2021 Cian McLaughlin Grand Teton National Park. (except until only recently). Warren Ward, 11, Everglades National Park, 2015 . It was next to a narrow, 2 rut vehicle trail. The Osceola National Forest has no dedicated OHV trails, and does not require a pass. It's a chance I take. And where you might find your car battery missing or a bullet hole in your car, if left unprotected beside the road. In the last decade I have encountered naked men, rainbows blasted out of their minds, trucks full of drunks ready to chase a woman on a horse and others who did not look like the normal hikers, hunters, campers and nature lovers. I have spent a great deal of time and quiet nights in the ONF. Ive been going to rainbow gatherings since i was 16 40 now. Save for a select few that do not work day to day around LEO's or the criminals the are responsible for catching. We left our RV at in the managers parking lot (for a fee) at Clearwater Lake because we were told not to park overnight at the Florida Trail trailhead, due to reports of vandalism there.We decided to hike past the campground at Alexander Springs since it was full and it was still early in the afternoon. I saw a man (mid-20s - early 30s) 2 nights ago at the 24 hour Mobil station on route 40 in Silver Springs. I live in the forest and it is peaceful and quiet, how someone could go on an on Trenton Duckets grandparents live in the villages,, there is crime everwhere why single out "the forest" We need an update . While I worked within the justice system, I was never an enforcement officer. Paddle a spring run. Theresa Ann Bier, disappeared June 1, 1987, Bass Lake area, Sierra Nevada mountains, California. Copy RSS URL to Clipboard How to use RSS feeds. This is true if you stick to the rest areas on public frigging highways! When I walked out of the store, I noticed the bike but he wasnt standing there. Marion . Its not the forest. Hood National Forest 05-13-2015 James Franklin Shook Cape Lookout State Park 06-23-2016 Sanford David Rice Mount Jefferson Wilderness 07-28-2016 Riley Zickel Mount Jefferson Wilderness 08-14-2017 Nikolas James Roche Siuslaw National Forest 08-31-2017 Caleb Josiah Howard Mt. Not in this lifetime! No official tally exists, but their numbers . ABSOLUTELY!!! Your complete guide to The Villages Florida including real estate, relocation guides, golf courses, town squares and everything about life in The Villages Florida. You cannot ignore these thingsunless you are policing the smallest rural town, and dont watch national news. It is the only park in Florida that actually runs in the black not the red. Lol your crazy! They cluster into informal camps and hang around for 2-4 weeks with people constantly coming and . He came out of the woods along the Hopkins Prairie outskirts trail and looked like the epitome of a criminal. Tell friends where you are going and when you will be back. I stumbled on this site researching gun laws in the park. And theres alot of them. As I reread these comments, I agree with most all of the things you have said here. Luve is in denial and probably one of those less desirable creators in the forest that cause other's property to grow legs.Anyway, thanks for posting this, now I know I better carry my gun on me when I visit ONC next time. She wishes the case had been solved sooner because of the turmoil it caused for her family. Those that put down our home we call the national forest, which I've lived here for 40 years. The head of SOZO gives a presentation in TV every once in a while. Murders dont care- They dont have hearts..,thats why they murder! So you and I can type whatever our pretty little hearts desire! Feel safe. To the angry person that got offended over FACTSSTOP AND ALLOW OTHER'S TO SPEAK. Jaymez Perry's last known in-person sighting was at the home of a relative in Los Angeles, California on Dec. 29, 2017. . His body was found six days later, his dog alive and . I took his photo as he passed to prove to my wife that he was real. It's just a messed-up World anywhere you live so make the best of it. If you feel its safe, despite evidence of crime and illegal activities, so be it. Alexander Springs in Ocala National Forest is a wide, slow-moving stream with extremely clear, clean water. Now every vehicle needs to be tagged and licensed.You can come to the ONF and be perfectly safe. Police focused on the women's boyfriends, Ben Dauterman and Craig Mackie, who were also on the scuba-diving trip. August 13, 2015. Rainier National Park 11-05-1999 Chris Hartonas Mt. While it is your prerogative and right to not carry a gun and pass your opinions onto others. Not all of them are like that !!!! She sent her children and told her mom she would call her first thing Christmas morning. Yes it is like the wild west, and you have to think that way. And do it now. Never have I felt threatened by humans or animals. Ive hiked entire days and never seen a single human. Because I will most likely make sure you are one of those bodies that is found in the forest. They said you will be fine. I would believe the population living there is at least 45,000 but the true homeless people living there is a very small % of that. I wont do that anywhere. They also have the Florida trail that cuts almost 100 miles through the forest along with a 100 mile horse trail. The Rainbow Family of Living Light gathers to eat and listen to music after a chili cook-off Saturday in Ocala National Forest. you think theyre going to do it in walmart lmao.very interesting to read, thanks for posting it. On 12/27/11 Lacey Buenfil and an acquaintance, Terry McDowell, were driving in the Ocala National Forest. There have been many murders in the forest area, and missing people that never show back up, aren't that rare either. But I do believe that it has gotten way out of hand. Rainier National Park 12-22-2014 James Griffin Olympic National Park 09-17-2015 Glen Austin Oldfield II Gifford Pinchot National Forest 06-29-2017 Wilford Ray Johnson Pinchot National Forest 09-27-2017 Carol Marlene Ferguson Olympic National Forest 10-08-2020 Alexander Pisch North Cascades National Park 10-12-2020 Sam Dubal - Mt. So if the forest is dangerous, or any, look to law enforcement as the possible criminal component. I agree to all of the above, nature, animals, very peaceful. But I still do not carry a gun and I have felt safe! Neither did I say anything about carrying guns. Ghost not sure who you are talking to. Your Name or Nickname. I get the chills just thinking about it. I am sad for the coming generations. The "Iceman" also known as Otzi, a frozen 5300 year old man found in the Italian Alps in 1991 was murdered by people. I have also worked in Law Enforcement for a number of years and made many Felony arrests. I am much more concerned about them, in the forest, than any wild creature. In nearly 30 years of hiking, day and night, in ONF I have never run across a bunch of drunk guys shooting guns on the Florida Trail. I keep coming back to read more comments. But anniversaries of Nancy Leichner's 1966 disappearance during a scuba-diving excursion at Alexander Springs in the Ocala National Forest rolled by with no news. Yes. I will likely visit at some point but I could never move there. 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Yule Lake Mead National Recreation Area, 07-10-1988 James Foley Pemigewasset Wilderness, 10-07-2013 Barnett D Zeldin Wharton Forest Park, 11-09-1940 Celsa Lucero Manzano Mountains 08-18-1956 Bobby Martinez Pecos Wilderness 03-17-1993 Gordon Vessels Manzano Mountains State Park 08-31-1998 Emma Frances Tresp Santa Fe National Forest 06-20-2002 Crystal Tuggle El Malpais National Monument 06-20-2002 James Chatman El Malpais National Monument 09-06-2009 Melvin Nadel Santa Fe National Forest 07-30-2014 Audrey Kaplan Pecos Wilderness 08-03-2017 Blake W Slaughter Gila Wilderness Area 07-07-2019 Stephen Edward Carey Dripping Springs Natural Area, 08-19-1962 Stephen Papol Hecksher State Park 04-12-1976 Steven Paul Thomas Mout Marcy 01-16-1987 Joseph David Helt Sams Point Ice Caves 08-27-1993 Earl Eric Dunckel Adirondack Forest Preserve 10-09-1993 Thomas James Carleton High Peaks Wilderness Area 04-21-2006 George James LaForest Jr. Siamese Ponds Wilderness 10-12-2008 Fred Gillingham Rock River Trail Head - Indian Lake 09-19-2012 Gregory M Mish Niagara Falls State Park 03-08-2013 Peter K Lipinoga Niagara Falls State Park 07-08-2014 Raymond Emilo Locascio Harriman State Park 01-31-2015 Ali Jamil Niagara Falls State Park 11-15-2015 Tom Messick Lake George Wild Forest 01-28-2016 Daniel Patrick Leslie Niagara Falls State Park 02-05-2020 Jerry P Zawacki Niagara Falls State Park, 09-25-1981 Thelma Pauline Melton Great Smoky Mt. take care and be safe near the forest! I recently visited the Lake Eaton area of Ocala National Forest for hiking. Website. They like bad boys who give them drugs - their fault - better luck next life. . Well, you made a lot of unfounded assumptions.. Seminole Ranger District 40929 State Road 19 Between wildlife, and even tripping/potential fall, let alone undesirable humans lurking out in the middle of nowhere, I dont understand why this is a welcomed activity. Idk the area.Good luck unknown and keep protection near by. But other than that My weekend was fun. There are alot of thieves and the people you gotta stay away from are clearly meth addict. Not a place to run out of gas, forget AAA out here. Missing in U.S. National Parks and Forests is a centralized database listing those who have gone missing in National Parks and Forests. Have you had any bad experiences there? On June 1, 16-year-old, Theresa Ann Bier and Russell "Skip" Welch, 43, reportedly became separated in the Sierra Nevada mountains after they had gone to look for Bigfoot or Sasquatch. Their bodies were never found. They brew up gallons of meth out there daily. And those pretty young girls, yea, daddy taught'em to shoot when they were little, and one of them is fixing to put 2 in your chest. A peaceful and serene refuge from the kling-klang . Never to be seen again.It's a quiet, peaceful, and beautiful place to see. You're welcome to your opinion. I'll be sure to be a bit more vigilant with my surroundings/personal safety. About 4 miles south of Alexander Springs we came across a cleared spot that had a campfire area and some logs for sitting. (Yet, you're going to use two murders from 1966 as a reason to avoid the springs? I won't name the location, simply because we're 1) not finished there and 2) we really don't want anyone out there "rigging" the area to give us false results! The city is so enormous, and with millions of people, the chances are very small that anything will ever happen. I don't believe the author is a moronjust writing about instances. Then I saw him walk from out behind the dumpster towards the bike. Content, Design and Layout may not be reproduced, The Villages, Florida, Non Villages Discussion, People Living in The Ocala National Forest. Just FYI, the grocery store/ gas station next to Salt Springs Park has re-opened. It wasn't particularly unusual to hear shots in the forest at night but when I read the news you can imagine the chills that rose from my core. It has definitely gotten out of hand. Oh, I did leave Ocala for a few years to go to college and I worked for a while in other states so I'm not quite as provincial as you say. Its a shame people are allowed to abuse it the way they do. There was no cell phone reception.After we set up our tent and were cooking dinner, a white 4X4 king cab pickup came driving up slowly, stopped and turned around just past our tent. Or domestic violence issues involving guns. I'm a 4th generation native of the ONF. Federal National Mortgage Association to Hess Nicholas Patrick, $370,000. I doubt few would do that intentionally. Chad Reynolds was reported missing by his mother after he did not return home from watching the Super Bowl on February 2, 2009. Rainier National Park 01-01-1975 Loralee Sue Lhotka Wenatchee National Forest08-16-1975 Steve Martin Kaniksu National Forest 07-26-1989 Diane Leslie Reeves Mt. My friend and coworker Daniel Carnahan,missing, truck found there in Jan. 2017 he has never been found.So guess what. Her main complaint is poor internet. The world is what you make of it. On April 21, 2007, one of Blackburn-Wiles' sisters pulled over and Blackburn-Wiles got out and entered a vehicle driven by Billy Ashton. I think this story is crap! Then they started moving again, shining lights into the woods. If you come up missing and the police are even nice enough to search for you your lucky! 100 = US Average. No comments yet. Then to top it off you have people of all ages from probably 12 to 80 carrying guns and hunting the poor wildlife out there. But I must say when you post information from the Guardian that says you are more likely to be shot if you have a gun, along with the other anecdotal evidence that supposedly proves their point, you are doing a serious disservice to people that may be considering getting a firearm.I'm sure you can find plenty of people in your field that disagree with that notion. Not that what has been said in this blog did not happen---and many a time I look around and wonder just how many bodies are buried out here, and will never be found. Investigators said Tuesday that during the past two years, they have discovered evidence, including a jailhouse confession and eyewitness accounts, that points to Gerard J. Schaefer as the person who abducted and killed the two young women. Now, three Central Florida detectives are committed to finding out the truth about why . A bunch of drunken men trying to run down a woman on a horse, frankly scares the crap out of me. She a few piercings, one on her tongue and both ears had one hole in each. The two had . It makes absolutely no sense. The two thirty-something men looked over to us and announced that if we heard gunfire, not to worry, they were going turkey hunting soon. Really? I can and am safe, but this article lets me know I am certainly never going to be prepared to visit this Ocala, or any other national forest. There have been times in my life I would have used a gun, if it had been on meand subsequently, might have wound up in jail for a very long time. The Ocala National Forrwst has more bodies burried in it then almost anywhere in the US. I definitely came off more than spooked and carried concealed when in the forest after that. And there are activities to do in the area, surrounded by the ONF and many boating opportunities, even to get out to the Atlantic. "My father passed away not knowing, and Pam's parents both passed away not knowing," she said. SOZO Kids helps kids living in the ONF. I was wondering what else is in the forest. I looked at some property in the middle of the forest and it would be heavenly..it is at the end of a dead end road and i've been concerned for my safety there I guess I would have to get a gun..something I don't necessarily believe in. This is my sanctuary. They shoot the animals just to have something to shoot at and leave the carcass behind for the vultures. Lock your vehicles. Better to stay on the main roads! There was enough moonlight to see the trail and we thought that would be nice.About a mile later, we saw two pickup trucks coming up a dirt road towards where we were on the trail. I understand the author's point in the article, which is that some of the missing people have never been found and were last seen near the forest. Every February Ocala National Forest experiences a huge influx of of neo-hippies who call themselves the Rainbow Family of Living light.Exact numbers are hard to determine because the "Rainbow Gathering" is not formally organized or managed, but at least a thousand people or more arrive every year. Go ahead and tempt fate, play with fire. All the people are so defensive and say what a perfect place the Forest is and how people are just paranoid but they always make sure to say they themselves are well armed always when they go to the Forest. Just take the id to the police station and where you found it. It's true though, when you're out there in the wild, you feel a complete sense of peace and tranquility amonst life in its purest form. It is so large and wide spread that people just dump bodies and they are never found. Yes, I've heard guns going off at night and some hunters wait by small ponds in the forest and use night-vision scopes to hunt. We do not expect to hike at night (trip and falls, wildlife encounters as well as human encounters all happen in the dark night). I believe that is what you want. This forest has nourished my soul. It is unknown what type of footwear she was wearing although a friend believes she was wearing sandals on the day of her disappearance. People should know that there are many hikers that go through the ONF. There are gators and bears and when sick or hungry can be a threat. Some of the comments here are just plain ignorant. Its doesnt matter if they happen elsewhere in cities, or wherever. Alerts. The scariest thing I have ever encountered in the forest was a man. I live in the forest . He is described as being a Caucasian male, 56, weighing approximately 145 pounds at the time he was last seen alive. With that said, I have never been threatened by the potentially dangerous wildlife of the area. At 3:00pm the vehicle became stuck on Railroad Grade Road just south of Forest Road 14. At that time the world population was between 7 and 14 MILLION. I have seen old trailers and shacks that show evidence of habitation. I no longer go far from home, alone, as I realize I could not defend myself from an armed crazy. Most cops in my opinion should be executed immediately before they can run and hide like nazis on the run. So kudos to you and keep on writing about this amazing stuff.Sincerely, Dev Peznickel. I was looking more towards the direction of Umatilla, Lake Yale, Lake Dorr ,Altoona cant remember other towns. Not judging the people that live in those. Current Wildfire Conditions . The springs are a lot of fun for swimming and canoeing. Will we be safe? Well maintained trail with lots of serenity. Come during the week or have a larger group on the weekends. The Public are invited to virtually observe this meeting via livestream on the . I've hiked and camped in the ONF for over 25 years. I definitely would not go out and walk the trails without my gun. My heart goes out to the victims but its like Most of yal said its dangerous everywhere. Human nature hasn't changed. Familiarity with criminal behavior does not make one a criminal. She warned me of spiders ahead on the trail and then literally vanished. Decent houses and then down the street there are rickety trailers. But that is a reflection of the times.What you must be aware of here, now more than ever, is a couple good ol' boys turning out to be meth heads, thieves or rapist/killers that see YOU as an EASY target. It is happening in YOUR forest too. Rainier National Park 08-03-1963 Bobby Panknin Nolte State Park10-19-1973 Jimmy Duffy Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest06-15-1974 Jeffrey Michael Bratcher Ocean City State Park11-18-1974 David Taylor Mt. Ive had a more life threatening encounter driving down Parramore street near downtown Orlando in the broad daylight than hiking the forest at night. The person with the flashlight slowly and silently walked up to about where we left the trail, then turned and slowly went back to the road. To find a missing person click on the first letter of his Last Name. If you're looking for trouble. Most people who live out here are happy to live out here. I heard gunshots that evening. I wonder how much migration there is (if they can) of homeless from the North (ie: Chicago, NYC, etc.) May you rot in the Forest among all the corps you have killed, and may you too die in all the pain you have caused others! Stop saying things that are not true . Late 50s, early 60's. Sounds like a bunch of hooey and toad shit. Lots of Pretty deer. She recently sold her property because she is done with FL as a place to live. Now you have to park and walk to it.There are lots of jeep trails as well as 4 wheeler trails. Why blame the forest? Has anyone had any crazy experiences out there? If ever it did. I honestly do not understand night hiking in this place, nor any woods anywhere. So think about it: 9 killed there that would take up 9 crimes by, an officer. She was last seen with Terry McDowell, a friend of hers who claims they were driving in the Ocala National Forest around 3pm and there car was having problems on Railroad Grade Road, south of Forest Road 14, in Altoona, Florida. Figure it out since your the expert! A beautiful magical place? One can still not be calm enough to assess the situation, and act correctly. Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Wow, it makes me sad to see the amount of people who think ONF is a truly dangerous place. She was last seen with Terry McDowell, a friend of hers who claims they were driving in the Ocala National Forest around 3pm and there car was having problems on Railroad Grade Road, south of Forest Road 14, in Altoona, Florida. Visited 2 winters ago and made a point to go through, and hike in, the forest. "I'm still hoping that maybe they will find the bodies and they can be buried.". Chad called a friend for a ride, but when the friend arrived, Chad was nowhere to be found. to the South just because of the weather. I've been taking the forest for granted as my safe haven to escape from society and get away for some "me time" photographing wildlife and hiking. However, he hasnt been seen in almost 3-years. They are destroying the Lord's creations. Perhaps you are in a smaller rural town and have never experienced situations like this, but I assure you these are common occurrences. Blue You never know who is reading our comments, it can be a murder. Type in your Question: Type in a question that other users can answer to. There is a Face book page set-up for Lacey Buenfil called Praying For Lacey http://www.facebook.com/pages/Praying-for-Lacey/187057048059523. While I was a little pissed cuz he could of helped us. If you have any information regarding the whereabouts of any of these individuals please contact the Marion County Sheriff's Office at:(352)732-8181 or (352)368-5789. A dangerous place? FishBones' gourmet cuisine is prepared on a custom-built pit over a Florida citrus and oak wood burning fire at . A random truck came down the road and saw us. I've been living in the Ocala National Forest for over 14 years, and have fished and hiked the Forest since my early teens. Lacey also had a scar on her right thigh and abdomen, a dimple on her left cheek. I have driven through there a bunch and sometimes. Its full of "rainbow people" doing what cults do. At 3:00pm the vehicle became stuck on Railroad Grade Road just . Recently, many people have taken to TikTok . We like living in the forest versus the city of Ocala. Who knows? Im only 15, so please help me out :(. I have learned to stay far away from forest roads on Friday/Sat nights because that's when the drunken stuff happens. The small town of Paisley is a mile away, with camping supplies, a post office, and a library with Internet access. It was 10:30 at night. Not saying they are gonna hurt you. "I'm glad it's coming to an end," said Dauterman, 62, of Clearwater. "Stop denying it. I do try not to judge them. This said, the Ocala National Forest is full of beauty and wonderment and our Natural Springs are breathtaking. She has not been seen since. You'd think the normal reaction would be, 'thanks for the head's up! The start of Session 3 found the 2004 FNRLI fellows gathering at Camp Ocala, recalling many trips to summer camp gone by. There are a large number of campsites, springs and lakes & sinkholes that are now lakes. Think about it. Found. There are 106 RV sites and an area for up to 54 tents. Locations. he never even saw the man. Recently hiked the Florida Trail with my dog from Clearwater Lake to Rodman dam. There are several springs you an paddle in Ocala National Forest. Im sure hundreds of people have read this article.And to those who dont like Its called Freedom of speech. Of this 128.75 square miles (103.66 percent) is public lands. They are up and gone when the sun comes up. But again, you are entitled to your feelings, and I will stick with mine also. Of course. Then we came to another road, saw headlights coming and waited behind some trees for them to pass. I would never stay at a drive up campsite, no matter what day of the week. Most don't hunt for sport. They are the only species of bear that will encircle and attack you if it thinks you are following it. Missing teen . People are just paranoid and freak out about 1 incident. You weed out bear attacks, lion attacks, drug dealers in the forest, that kind of . This meeting is 100% virtual (not in-person) attendance. Ocala: 1-352-351-4718 or Gainesville: 1-352-451-4513 frontdesk@showcaseocala.com These are the people that do not need guns. The night immediately prior to the Boatman murders, I was in the Forest in the same area, Juniper Springs and hiking at night in an area where I had observed lots of bear activity. I think there is danger lurking among the shadows in lots of areas of the Forest although there are, of course, lots of places to enjoy. You weed those cases out. Talk Of The Villages, Copyright 2020. US Marshals find Conneaut, Ohio's Matthew Rutter hiding in Ocala National Forest in Florida. The human remains were discovered about 200 yards into a trail at the Ocala National Forest, according to the incident report. It is more than obvious that wired stuff occurred there when you look at what lies next to it. Only peace. Violence happens in wilderness areas because there is no one around to witness it. Demon, be gone! Because when I was younger I did walk in their shoes to. Lacey isnt the only unsolved disappearance in Altoona, Florida. Riding Restrictions True---The ONF is probably an excellent place to commit murder or dump a body. We donate to the charities in Ocala National. If you look for forums talking about the peace, tranquility, and serenity of the forest, you will also be able to find that. Juniper Creek Run. View more property details, sales history and Zestimate data on Zillow. They cook meth back there. Has there been any recent news of missing or murders? There isnt much there. Chad Reynolds is a registered sex offender and has been listed as absconded. Good day, Sir. I grew up in it and spend days, nights, and weekends riding the logging trails on my horse and camping . Forests is a registered sex offender and has been listed as absconded its like most of yal said dangerous! 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