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Check out these photos from our Trail Manager!

Goethe State Forest Featured Flora & Fauna!

See what species people are identifying out in the forest!

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Red-shouldered HawkBlack Prong AdventuresRed-shouldered Hawk | “On the Trails” with Emily
November 25, 2024

Red-shouldered Hawk | “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…
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Black Prong AdventuresAmerican Beautyberry | “On the Trails” with Emily
October 29, 2024

American Beautyberry | “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…
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Black Prong AdventuresGopher Tortoise | “On the Trails” with Emily
October 15, 2024

Gopher Tortoise | “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…
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Rainbow ScarabBlack Prong AdventuresRainbow Scarab | “On the Trails” with Emily
September 2, 2024

Rainbow Scarab | “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…
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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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