Millions of vacationers flock to Florida annually to lounge on its ... oasis with waterfalls and exotic animals, Rainbow Springs State Park continues to draw travelers in search of crystal-clear ...

Less than an hour’s drive from Tampa is a gushing first-magnitude freshwater spring with ... refreshing in Florida’s hot ...

Weeki Wachee’s biggest attraction has been its historic underwater mermaid shows in a 400-seat submerged auditorium ...

The Santa Fe Springs Celebration ... beauty of the Florida springs firsthand through lively event will make them more likely to support policies and actions that protect these natural treasures ...

Friends of Blue Spring State Park hosts firefly nights, an event that raises money and allows guests to stay after the park closes for the day.

The state park is also part of the Great Florida Birding Trail ... one of the most popular diving spots in the region. These natural springs produce about 48 million gallons of cool water every ...

The manatees at the refuge need the warm water of the springs in order to survive the cold winter. The Crystal River area, which is about 80 miles north of Tampa, is the only area in Florida where ...

Modern-day explorers can find natural serenity and plenty of places for a full immersion in the wilderness along Florida’s ...