INVERNESS, Fla. (AP) — Every year, tourists from around the world flock to Crystal River. A brief drive through the charming Citrus County hamlet provides a hint as to why: You’ll find manatee-shaped ...

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

So often in the travel world with dream of bucket list adventures, knowing that if we ever get to do them we’ll spend a small fortune after spending a lifetime traveling to a remote destination. Those ...

In Florida's Ocala National Forest, springs are the thing. Swimming, snorkeling and hiking are all popular activities in the ...

CRYSTAL RIVER, Fla. — Ever wanted to swim with a manatee? Today marks your chance. Manatee season is officially underway at Crystal River, "the Manatee Capital of the World." From now until March, ...

As the boat meanders through the bay, my guide and captain debate locations to check for manatees. They rattle off familiar ones we might run into—Greased Lightning, Penny Pockmark—named and ...

TAMPA, Fla. – Every year, tourists from around the world flock to Crystal River. A brief drive through the charming Citrus County hamlet provides a hint as to why: You’ll find manatee-shaped mailboxes ...