Behold … a vast circular expanse before you, the waters of which are so extremely clear as to be absolutely diaphanous or transparent as the ether.” Naturalist William Bartram wrote these words in the ...

Rainbow Springs State Park near Dunnellon in Marion County is a great place to go tubing and learn some history.

Tired of crowded beaches and boiling sidewalks? Florida’s natural springs are like hidden portals to peace. Their clear, chilly waters stay a perfect 72°F year-round and feel like nature’s version of ...

Seen from the air, a Florida freshwater spring is a bit of liquid heaven, luring humans and wildlife to enjoy its aquamarine cool. With at least 1,000 of them — more than any other state — the springs ...

This Central Florida escape offers peaceful lakes, leafy trails, and easy city access, making it a refreshing change of pace ...

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(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Christopher F. Meindl, University of South Florida (THE CONVERSATION) “Behold … a vast ...