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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, hundreds of West ...
Outfitters like River Ventures and Crystal River Watersports offer 3-hour swim with manatee tours starting at just $65. Pro tip: Book your tour for early morning for the best chance of spotting them.
RIDES, slides and fairytale castles may be Central Florida’s most famous draws, but in Crystal River on the dazzling Gulf ...
Nitrogen and phosphorous from septic tanks and fertilizer spawn the growth of algae in Kings Bay, the second largest ...
Fortunately, the Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge ... Respect the Rules: Whether you’re on a guided tour or swimming ...
A one-day manatee survey in Crystal River is the focal point of one episode of Jeff Corwin’s current series, “Extraordinary ...
Three Sisters Springs is an important 1.5 acre manatee wintering area within the Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge on Florida’s Gulf coast, about 50 miles north of Tampa. The Florida manatee ...
A great place to start is Crystal River Preserve State ... for choice of opportunities to swim, snorkel, kayak and paddleboard. It’s not just manatees you might spot at one of these beautiful ...