Drawn to the Springs

Manatees Galore At Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge

Just over and hour and a half from Orlando Crystal River is one of the state’s most biologically diverse estuaries and one of the few locations where gorgeous spring-fed freshwater mixes with the saltwater of the Gulf of Mexico. About 25 minutes north of Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park, it offers many of the same…
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Blue SPrings

Blue Spring State Park Is Manatee Central

Just a short 45 minute drive from Orlando Blue Spring State Park is literally a breath of fresh air from the big theme parks. If seeing a manatee in the wild is on your wildlife bucket list then you’ve come to the right place. Manatee season is November through March, when Blue Spring becomes home…
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