This Florida spot lets you cook pancakes at your table, then swim in a crystal-clear spring, creating a one-of-a-kind ...

Ichetucknee Springs State Park 12087 Southwest U.S. Highway 27, Fort White, FL 32038 2 hours, 10 minutes from Orlando Back in the early 1900s, this spring was used to mine phosphate. You can still ...

It’s that time of year again to start planning daytime excursions and ways to keep cool in the hottest months of the year. Luckily for the otherwise landlocked city of Orlando, our central location ...

COURTESY VISIT FLORIDA/THE RODRIGUEZ GROUP Romance in the Park This Valentine’s Day, swap crowded restaurants and predictable ...

For a more off-the-beaten-path destination in Florida that is full of natural springs and outdoor fun, head to this town ...

These days, the term “Old Florida” is used loosely to refer to Florida, B.D. (before Disney) when Northern snowbirds flew south for warmer climates and discovered unusual farmlands and river camps, ...

ZEPHYRHILLS, Fla. – 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 ...

Gainesville offers a variety of outdoor activities at local springs and nature parks. Activities include swimming, hiking, paddling, camping, and wildlife viewing. Several locations allow leashed dogs ...