Did you know you can snorkel and swim with manatees at Crystal River, just a short drive from Jacksonville? On the west coast of Florida sits the manatee capital of the world. In the winter these gentle giants flock to our springs where the water is a warm 72 degrees year round. There are lots …
Located within Weeki Wachee State Park is Buccaneer Bay, the only freshwater water park in Florida and one of our favorite water park day trips for the whole family. This quintessential old Florida water park is perfect for an affordable fun-filled summer day! From lounging on the sandy beach, floating on the natural lazy river, jumping off the …
When school is out and summer camp isn’t in session, it’s time to load the kids in the car and head out for some family fun. There are tons of great summer day trips from Jacksonville. We’ve rounded up 25 of our absolute favorites so you’ve got lots of choices for an epic adventure the …
Did you know that there are several natural Florida Springs not far from Jacksonville? You can hop in the car and spend the day swimming, snorkeling, and keeping cool? Whether you’re looking for mermaids and want to do a little kayaking or just splash around in a clear, cool swimming hole, we’ve got a round-up …
My family has a long list of Florida springs we want to visit. We also have a shortlist of springs we keep returning to because we love them so much. Weeki Wachee Springs is one of those springs on the shortlist. Since we first made the trip four summers ago we have returned every summer since. Read …