From atop a pontoon boat, you can see that Three Sisters Springs is a postcard picture of idyllic Florida. Swimmers float on foam noodles above manatees munching on seagrass in the clear water. The ...

It’s one thing to visit an aquarium and gaze in awe at a 1,000-pound manatee swimming just behind the glass. It’s another thing to share the same water with Florida’s sea cows, encountering them in an ...

On winter mornings, when the manatees begin gathering in the warm springs of Kings Bay, the water can look less like a wildlife refuge and more like rush-hour traffic.

It never ceases to amaze me how Florida is home to so many natural springs. In fact, it has one of the largest concentrations of them on Earth-over 1,000 of them bubbling from a giant underground ...

From lesser-known national parks to small towns with surprisingly impressive attractions, these underrated destinations run the gamut, offering something to pique the interest of all kinds of ...

CITRUS COUNTY, Fla. — To Vickie Hall, manatee season is about educating others on how to respectfully experience swimming with manatees and the importance of their conservation. Hall is the operations ...

The city is known for its natural beauty and opportunities to interact with wildlife, including manatees. Crystal River is located in Citrus County, about 80 miles north of Tampa. Planning a weekend ...

La Concha Key West, a historic landmark hotel in the heart of Old Town, steps from Duval Street, Mallory Square, and the island’s best dining and nightlife. With sugar-white sand, emerald water, and ...

Florida's manatee populations draw in tourists from across the country, and these beaches allow you to view the marine mammals alongside gorgeous scenery.