Lake Wales Ridge State Forest

This 26,563-acre natural area consists of a group of separate parcels east of Frostproof. The Arbuckle tract is on Lake Arbuckle Road, which is off Lake Reedy Boulevard. The Walk-in-the-Water unit is off Lake Walk-in-the-Water Road. Entry fee is $1. The Florida Division of Forestry also offers $30 annual passes that allow the pass holder and up to seven other people free entry to any state forest in Florida. The forest is open during daylight hours only. For information, call 863-635-7801.