Manatees in the warm spring waters of Blue Spring State Park, Florida. Our vacaton side trip when we watched the space shuttle launch(sts 122, SEE MY VIDEO!), and Wow !!
To see a Manatee up close, you must visit this place during thier wintering months (see below information from the State Park Site).
"The largest spring on the St. Johns River, Blue Spring is a designated Manatee Refuge and the winter home (mid-November through March) to a growing population of West Indian Manatees. For centuries, the spring area was home for Native Americans. In 1766 it was visited by Colonial American botanist John Bartram, but it wasn´t until 1856 that it was settled by Louis Thursby and his family. The Thursby house, built in 1872, remains standing. The spring´s crystal clear, 73 degree water can be enjoyed by swimmers, snorkelers, and certified scuba divers with a partner. Swimming or diving with manatees is not permitted and is strictly enforced. The river is popular for fishing, canoeing, and boating."
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