I have a friend named Sandra Friend. She writes guidebooks about hiking in Florida. Not long ago, my friend named Friend ...

There are more than 700 natural springs in Florida, including several swim-worthy freshwater springs just a short distance from Orlando. Florida natural springs make the perfect place to unwind ...

Central Florida's springs might feel a little chillier than usual this time of year, but they're still an amazing destination. By Cooper Levey-Baker October 22, 2021 The head springs at ...

Kayaking in Florida State Parks and National Park waterways make a trip to the Sunshine State unforgettable. Top picks for ...

Discover which natural springs in Florida are ideal for a relaxing getaway. ... Like other state parks in Florida, Blue Spring is open year-round from 8 a.m. to sunset.

Ever since I first came to Florida from the northeast in the late 1990s, I’ve been doing my best to get to know as many of the gorgeous state parks here as possible. And while Florida's 11 ...

This is Florida's fourth-largest springs, according to Florida State Parks. From the 1930s to the 1970s, it was a privately owned attraction that even boasts a man-made waterfall.

As the mercury rises heading into summer, Floridians flock to one of the many state parks where water in the crystal-clear springs stays right around a refreshing 70 degrees. This tradition has bee… ...

Warm Mineral Springs is Florida’s only natural warm spring. It has a consistent average temperature of 85 degrees year-round. The park – situated on 83 acres of undeveloped land – is ...

Doug Kverek, a volunteer with the Florida Trail Association, works to clear a downed tree from a trail at Wekiwa Springs State Park in Apopka on Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2022.

As the mercury has risen this summer, Floridians have flocked to one of the many state parks where water in the crystal-clear springs stays right around a refreshing 70 degrees.