Orlando is a bustling mecca of theme parks, urban communities, and concrete jungle. Yet there’s plenty of nature within a stone’s throw of O-town, including lakes, trails, parks, and preserves that invite visitors to embrace and explore the outdoors. Groveland, population 22,000, is an epicenter of such outdoor adventure and a growing suburban city. Located in southern Lake County, which contains more than 1,000 lakes, Groveland boasts several of its own, surrounded by parks,…



