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The ultimate adventure guide
Kelly Del Valle
Photo Date:
06/30/2017
The underwater landscape at Gilchrist Blue Springs.
Erika Zambello
Photo Date:
02/16/2017
Manatees at Three Sisters Springs.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
10/26/2018
Ichetucknee Head Spring is a surreal emerald color with unbelievable clarity.
Liah McPherson
Photo Date:
07/15/2018
After heavy rains, tannins in the Santa Fe River dye the surface water near Ginnie Springs's Devil's Ear Spring fiery shades of red and orange.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
10/25/2018
A rope swing shows one of the more adventurous entry points to Royal Springs.
Kelly Del Valle
Photo Date:
06/30/2017
Tubers begin their journey down the run in Kelly Park.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
10/24/2018
A stairway enters Ponce de Leon Spring, which is wide and shallow, making it a great place to wade.
Kelly Del Valle
Photo Date:
06/25/2017
West Indian manatees at Blue Springs State Park.
Kelly Del Valle
Photo Date:
10/31/2017
Silver Springs State Park offers glass bottom boat tours.
Liah McPherson
Photo Date:
07/15/2018
A fish hides among the vegetation at Ginnie Springs.
Kelly Del Valle
Photo Date:
06/30/2017
A turtle among the eel grass at Blue Springs Park.
Kelly Del Valle
Photo Date:
10/31/2017
Silver Springs State Park.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
10/26/2018
The edge of Ichetucknee Springs.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
10/24/2018
Ponce de Leon Springs has a spacious day-use area with plenty of tables.
Kelly Del Valle
Photo Date:
08/02/2017
The dark water at Troy Springs is 70 feet deep.
Kelly Del Valle
Photo Date:
08/02/2017
The butterfly garden at Troy Springs.
Erika Zambello
Photo Date:
02/16/2017
Beautiful colors at Three Sisters Springs.
Kelly Del Valle
Photo Date:
06/30/2017
The headspring at Rock Spring in Kelly Park.
Kelly Del Valle
Photo Date:
06/25/2017
Sunset at Blue Springs State Park.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
10/25/2018
When not crowded with swimmers, Royal Springs is a popular diving spot.