Located off University Avenue, Corks and Colors is the perfect spot to paint pottery and sip wine — my dream date. Once again, another must-do Gainesville activity. The springs are one of the coolest ...

Our pick of the top Florida state parks to explore for wildlife, springs, and coastal parks, manatees, alligators and more.

Ichetucknee Springs is where real-world troubles simply float away. The main spring bubbles up from ancient limestone caves, creating a river so clear you’ll wonder if you’re dreaming. Tubing down the ...

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Gilchrist Blue Springs, located about 20 miles northwest of Gainesville, Fla., is a popular recreation site known for the clarity of its water. Christopher Meindl, CC BY “Behold … a vast circular ...

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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 ...