You can’t see the lost springs unless the Florida Department of Environmental Protection conducts a procedure known as a ...

Dive explored Florida’s lesser-known springs where you can slip into cool, clear waters far from packed tourist spots and bask in solitude under shady trees. These hidden gems, some tucked away in ...

Crystal-clear natural springs, the rolling hills of horse country, and a charming historic downtown help Ocala shine.

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 ...

A Florida park with the deepest freshwater cave system in the country is celebrating 78 this week. Weeki Wachee Springs State Park, home to the world-famous mermaids, first opened to the public on Oct ...

“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.” Many of ...