Croom Ghost Town: A Road That Refused to Disappear

Calm river reflection in Withlacoochee State Forest at Croom ghost town, with autumn trees, cypress branches, and sunlight filtering through the canopy

It’s easy to get lost in the beauty of the Withlacoochee State Forest.It feels ancient. Untouched. Like it’s always been this way. But that’s not the whole story. Because if you slow down—if you let curiosity tug you just a little off the trail—you’ll start to notice things that don’t quite belong. A rise in … Read more