The second largest lake in Florida is Lake George, not to be confused with Lake Georgia, which is second in size behind only Lake Okeechobee. You can find everything here, from beautiful hikes to fishing and swimming to shopping. Florida’s Lake George is a perfect destination for vacation, travel lovers, couples’ tours, and recreation excursions….
Florida is a nature explorer’s heaven. While there’s a lot of wildlife in the region, it doesn’t come without the natural parks where they live. And many of those parks are home to springs. There are almost 900 springs throughout Florida, and one of the best just so happens to be Kelly Park at Rock…
Silver Glen Springs is one of Florida’s most popular and well-known springs. It is a massive spring of crystal-clear water frequented by many snorkelers and boaters. It is located in the Ocala National Forest. Accessible from the Silver Glen Run off of Lake George, this spring is a local favorite, and here’s why! This post…
While tourists flock to Florida from all over the world for its stunning beaches, locals know exactly where to go to kick back, people watch, and party, and that’s a sandbar! A sandbar is a small island, rising out of the water or sometimes partly submerged in it, and formed by shifting tides and winds,…
There are endless springs and natural parks in Florida, perfect for escaping the daily grind, clearing your head, and decompressing. Silver Springs State Park in Florida is one that many cherish. It’s famous for the wild monkeys that live in the Ocala National Forest and glass-bottom boat rides in the spring. This post may contain…
Most people don’t even realize that you can stay inside Kings Landing. And, inside, I mean behind the closed gates of one of Central Florida’s best-kept secrets. You can and don’t have to tent it unless your heart is set on camping. Kings Landing has five cabins available for rent. Here are the ten reasons…
If you want to explore some of Florida’s most stunning scenery, then Kings Landing, Florida, should be high on your list of places to visit. Numerous theme parks and attractions attract tourists from all over the world to Orlando. Nevertheless, Central Florida offers plenty of other things to do that are as exciting as theme…
Homosassa Springs is well known to most people in Florida. The town of Homosassa is considered by many to be the scalloping capital of Florida. And, many folks will tell you it’s the manatee capital of Florida. Homosassa is indeed famous for both, but the neighboring town of Crystal River also claims these accolades. Regardless,…
When I tell most people about the Mermaids of Weeki Wachee Springs in Florida, I am met with raised eyebrows. The Mermaids of Weeki Wachee Springs underwater extravaganza only takes place at Weeki Wachee Springs! Typically, people think I am talking about a theater-style Broadway show, and most assume I mean a show about Disney’s…
The Devils Den Spring – a Prehistoric Spring is something most Floridians know about. A couple of years ago, a spree of promotional videos captivated the imagination of anyone who did not know about this spring. If you’ve seen any of those videos or pictures like me, you probably wonder what it’s like to visit….