Kayaking
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5 Beautiful Florida Springs to Kayak and Canoe
Whether you live in Florida or planning a vacation to the Sunshine State, check out these 5 beautiful Florida Springs to Kayak or Canoe. Get outside and discover what truly makes Florida so special. There is a whole other world outside of the theme parks that is just waiting for you to explore. Rainbow Springs A magical place to kayak or canoe would be Rainbow Springs. We loved exploring this state park, although I think we did more snorkeling than kayaking. The colors of the spring are beyond amazing. Check out my blog post here or visit Rainbow Springs State Park directly for more information. Kayak and canoe rentals can…
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How to View Manatees at Three Sisters Springs by Water or Land
On our last camping trip at Rock Crusher Canyon RV Resort we visited Three Sisters Springs by canoe and by the boardwalk. Both had spectacular views of the springs, but it was amazing to be so close to the manatees in the canoe. Three Sisters Springs Three Sisters Springs is located in Kings Bay in Crystal River, Florida. It is part of the Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge. This beautiful natural habitat is the wintering ground for hundreds of manatees. During the winter months the manatees flock to this area because of the naturally warm springs. Manatees can be seen in large numbers in and around the springs during the…
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A Weekend Camping Adventure at Silver Springs
If you crave an outdoor adventure Silver Springs State Park is the perfect camping destination for you. Enjoy hiking, kayaking and glass bottom boat tours in this historically famous park. Silver Springs State Park Silver Springs has been a popular tourist destination since the 1820’s. People have been drawn to this area because of the crystal clear waters and abundant wildlife. There are monkeys in the park, but as hard as we tried we were not lucky enough to spot one. The park has been privately owned for over a hundred years. It is best known for its glass bottom boat tours and as a movie set location. The state…
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A Weekend at Gilchrist Blue Springs State Park
We spent the weekend at Florida’s newest state parks, Ruby B. Kirby Gilchrist Blue Springs, located near the small town of High Springs. This over 400 acre park was once privately owned and operated from the 1960’s until it was sold to the state in 2017. It is truly a gem that is home to a several natural springs besides Gilchrist. You will have fun exploring the park and finding all of them. Campground According to the their website at Ruth B. Kirby Gilchrist Blue Springs State Park there are currently sixteen RV sites with water and electric and seven tent only sites. These are small spaces to back up…
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Kayaking Crystal River
This was one birthday to remember! Kayaking Crystal River with the Get Up and Go Kayaking Manatee Tour. This is a great way to view manatees in their natural habitat and to celebrate a birthday. Crystal River is located in Citrus County, Florida. The city is known as the “Home of the Manatee”. This is a well known manatee viewing area. We began our tour at Kings Bay where several natural springs drain into the water system. This keeps the water’s temperature a constant 72 degrees. Perfect for manatees looking for a warm place in the winter months. We had a perfect day kayaking Crystal River even though it was…
