At the intersection of the Suwannee and Withlacoochee rivers, patches of rain lilies spring up on earthen mounds built to defend against Union Navy gunboats. This park is alive with history. Visitors can see remnants of a 19th-century steamship and two ghost towns that have been reclaimed by the sandhill wilderness, which is home to […]
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Manatee Springs State Park proves boardwalks aren’t only for the beach. The park’s 800-foot boardwalk runs through a majestic cypress forest overlooking one of Florida’s breathtaking first-magnitude springs. People have enjoyed the cool waters of Manatee Springs for more than 10,000 years, from early Paleo Indians to modern park visitors. The first-magnitude spring releases an astounding
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Fanning Springs produces 65 million gallons of water daily, making it a second-magnitude spring. Historically, Fanning Spring was a first-magnitude springs as recently as the 1990s. The springs offer the perfect 72-degree water to cool down on hot Florida days and an abundance of underwater wildlife to view. Musk turtles, bass, mullet, freshwater flounder, bowfin (and manatees during
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Next stop, Wes Skiles Peacock Springs State Park known for its amazing cave diving, these submerged caverns attract divers year-round. Again, amazingly clear water with two divers coming up out of the caves! So cool!!! Contributor: Mark Sutherin Troy Springs State Park in Brandford, Florida Troy Springs State Park was next! This 70-foot deep, first
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Stopped by Rainbow Springs State Park just to see it, as we had been told it was beautiful! Very nice Contributor: Mark Sutherin Silver Springs State Park in Silver Springs Florida Returned today to Silver Springs State Park for their Extended Glass Bottom Boat Tour! June & I had begun to NOT believe the Florida
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