We Visit the REAL LIFE Location and Story of "The Yearling" in Ocala Forest, FL.

Do you love the book "The Yearling" and the movie? Then you'll love this video! We walk the Yearling Trail in the Ocala Forest and visit the real-life location of the man who inspired Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings to write the book. Calvin Long was living in a shack in the woods when he met Marjorie Rollins. He told her stories of his past and how he once owned a pet deer. This inspired her to write the classic tale of Jody Baxter and his pet deer, Flag. We visit the famous sink hole, where his home once stood, and the graves of his family. The 1946 movie, starring Gregory Peck, was filmed in this exact location. This is a real treat for any lover of classic literature and Marjorie Rawlings. #centralflorida, #yearlingtrail, #marjoriekinnanrawlings, #marjorierawlings, #filmlocations, #the yearling, #hikingtrails, #hikingflorida,