Exploring the nature and culture of Florida.
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Located in North Florida near Chiefland, Florida is one of Floridas thirty three first magnitude springs.
Manatee Viewing
In winter, West Indian manatees swim upriver to the warmer waters of the springs. Now is a good time to see these gentle creatures as they seek the warmer waters of the Florida Springs.
Water Sports
Popular for snorkeling, [...]
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Manatees in the warm spring waters of Blue Spring State Park, Florida. The best time to see manatees up close is during the winter when they move into the warm waters at Weedon Island, Blue Springs and at the Progress Energy power plant at Apollo Beach.
Manatee Viewing at Blue Springs
Blue Spring is a designated [...]
by Jim Watkins
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On a recent spring day, I discovered a hidden treasure in the middle of my home county. I grew up in Florida and remember the way it was, the beauty and peacefulness that was here. I found that place once again in the middle of the hustle and bustle of a busy [...]
