second time hunting at the mid Florida ranch with. Mark and his guides.great experience in a…read morerelaxed safe inviroment. both times my grand son shot a hog. not a crowded area we had the hunting area to ourselves would recommend this hunt to any one . no hassles like I have found elsewhere, direct attention to your successful hunt.try them .

Had an awesome hunt at Mid Florida Ranch. Mark was an awesome guide who knows what he's doing and…read moreput us on the hogs. Already booked our next trip in 2 months. Can't wait to come back and make those memories that last a lifetime. I killed 6 hogs in 3hrs. Between the 4 of us that went, we killed 9 hogs in total in one evening. This place is the real deal

I've paddled the Emerald Cut a few times now. Initially I didn't like the idea of paying to launch…read moremy own paddleboard. However, it's only $10 now that I have my own life jacket (saving me additional cost of $5 to use one of theirs, as required). Well worth the low cost for some soul-enriching, communing with nature. I have never made a reservation. I normally arrive around 10:30, most recently on a Friday. Parked for free on Baptist Camp Rd. Just a bit of a walk from there with my inflated paddleboard, but I don't mind the extra exercise. You can unload your stuff closer, if preferable. There are port-a-potties available. You can count on there being a line in the check-in office. Various recreation supplies are available there for purchase. The process moves reasonably enough. A reservation will guarantee your entrance, however, and possibly aide quicker personal info collection. I always plan to do the Emerald Cut in roughly 3 hours round-trip, allowing myself several stops to enjoy the surroundings. You do run into (quite literally at times) novice paddlers along the way, which can be a bit tricky, yet not a real nuisance for me. In general, there's friendliness along the waterway. Slighty rowdy, party vibes in some spots, but also opportunities for solace and zen in various nooks. Encountering wildlife, fragrant elderberry, and other captivating flora along this stretch is always gratifying. It's a popular recreation destination for good reason.

This is one of the most beautiful places in Florida! Highly recommend visiting at least once. Being…read morelocal, I've visited a number of times. A few things knock the stars down: - The amount of rules/ regulations is a downside. There are more than any other river we've visited in Florida. It's nerve wracking to make sure you're following every new rule. - Launching and landing at the dock is stressful. It feels rushed and disorganized. - The bathroom situation is DIRE. They have a few porta potties but they're pretty gross. - I've found some of the staff intimidating/ borderline rude. There are a lot of newbies to kayaking/ paddleboarding so patience is a virtue at busy times! It's a hard paddle up stream and coming back it can be easy to lose control around the corners. There are a few spots to be cautious of other paddlers. With that said, it's really stunning. They keep the area very clean and there are a lot of spots to pull off to the side to enjoy the view. I've never done a guided tour, but I've heard they're really well done!

-- Recreational Boaters Alert! -…read more Floridians like their boats and that's certainly true in Highlands County as we have over 100 lakes! This boat ramp is very popular and a bit special and here's why- * It's directly off US Route 27 North between Avon Park and Sebring so it's ridiculously easy to access. *It has picnic tables shaded by a small pavilion. * It has an unusual and very nice T-shaped fishing dock so you can easily fish from the shore with folk's love! See my pictures. *It even has a Little Free Library so you can grab a book if the fish aren't biting. Pro Tip- Avoid the Mexican restaurant at the site as there are many better options minutes away! Just check Yelp and my reviews. This lake is relatively small at just under 200 acres, but it's packed with bass and crappie and the fishermen love it! Pro Tip- 12lb bass have ben caught at this lake! If you are in the area with your boat or just want to do some fine freshwater shore fishing, you could have a great day here!