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Out on the Trails

Check our these photos our guides have taken out on the trails!

Goethe State Forest Featured Flora & Fauna!

See what species people are identifying out in the forest!

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Black Prong AdventuresRaccoon | “On the Trails” with Emily
March 27, 2025

Raccoon | “On the Trails” with Emily

Each month Trail Manager, Emily Galka, highlights flora and fauna that she observes in the Goethe State Forest that surrounds the Black Prong Resort. Goethe State Forest Species of the…
Black Prong AdventuresGreen Anole | “On the Trails” with Emily
February 26, 2025

Green Anole | “On the Trails” with Emily

Each month Trail Manager, Emily Galka, highlights flora and fauna that she observes in the Goethe State Forest that surrounds the Black Prong Resort. Goethe State Forest Species of the…
longleaf pineBlack Prong AdventuresLongleaf Pine | “On the Trails” with Emily
January 29, 2025

Longleaf Pine | “On the Trails” with Emily

Each month Trail Manager, Emily Galka, highlights flora and fauna that she observes in the Goethe State Forest that surrounds the Black Prong Resort. Goethe State Forest Species of the…
Shermans Fox SquirrelBlack Prong AdventuresSherman’s Fox Squirrel | “On the Trails” with Emily
December 23, 2024

Sherman’s Fox Squirrel | “On the Trails” with Emily

Each month Trail Manager, Emily Galka, highlights flora and fauna that she observes in the Goethe State Forest that surrounds the Black Prong Resort. Goethe State Forest Species of the…

Step into natural history as you experience the Goethe State Forest. 

As one of the largest areas of contiguous longleaf pine forest, Goethe is home to trees over 900 years old! Spot wildlife when you are out on the trail and learn how Forest Rangers use fire as a tool to maintain plant and animal habitats. You will experience a different side of Florida when you venture into the Goethe Forest.

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