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Behind the kayak and canoe rental shop downstream from Horsehead Spring.
The river widens a bit downstream.
American alligator in the Wacissa River.
American alligator in the Wacissa River.
Turtles sunbathing.
Vegetation is impressive both around and in the water.
More lily pads on the Wacissa River.
American alligator and paddlers.
Paddling on the Big Blue Spring.
Turquoise water filters sunrays at the Big Blue Spring.
Enjoying this wonderful swimming hole on the Wacissa River.
Enjoying this wonderful swimming hole on the Wacissa River.
Clear water at Big Blue Spring.
Clear water at Big Blue Spring on the Wacissa River.
Paddling on the Big Blue Spring.
This can be a relaxing outing on very calm waters.
There is a whole ecosystem under the surface.
Little blue heron on the Wacissa River.
Baby alligator taking a ride on mom’s back.
White ibis along the Wacissa River.
Moorhen on the Wacissa River.
Little blue heron catching a crayfish lunch.
Getting back to the kayak and canoe shop.
Sunset at Wacissa Spring along the Wacissa River.