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Manatee Springs in Chiefland, Florida

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, Fanning Springs, Florida

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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Peacock Springs State Park in Live Oak, Florida

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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