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Erika Zambello
Photo Date:
10/27/2017
Cypress tree branches hang over the water's surface.
Erika Zambello
Photo Date:
10/27/2017
View of the Manatee Springs basin.
Erika Zambello
Photo Date:
10/27/2017
Picnicking opportunities abound in the grassy areas of the park.
Erika Zambello
Photo Date:
10/27/2017
View of Manatee Springs.
Erika Zambello
Photo Date:
10/27/2017
Stairs lead into the water.
Erika Zambello
Photo Date:
10/27/2017
Spring holes within the park.
Erika Zambello
Photo Date:
10/27/2017
Visitors check out the spring water.
Erika Zambello
Photo Date:
10/27/2017
Emerald-colored spring water.
Erika Zambello
Photo Date:
10/27/2017
The spring outfall leads to the Suwannee River.
Erika Zambello
Photo Date:
10/27/2017
Paddlers can launch within the park.
Erika Zambello
Photo Date:
10/27/2017
A 300-yard boardwalk leads to the river.