Admission: $6 Hours: 8 am – sun down Distance from downtown Orlando: 47 miles (55 min) De Leon Springs State Park website Cover Photo: @SeanpGrimm Instagram De Leon Springs State Park is a big spring with 72 degree F clear fresh … Continue reading De Leon Springs, Orlando
Lower Wekiva River Preserve is not strictly a spring, but a system of streams and wetlands that are fed by springs. It is rich in wildlife and perfect for kayaking, hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding. This is a place to really get away from it all. Continue reading Lower Wekiva River Preserve State Park
Blue Springs State Park is the place to come in winter to view manatees. The springs cave system can be scuba dived. In summer, come to swim and kayak in the crystal clear waters or hike the boardwalks. Continue reading Blue Springs State Park, Orlando
Kelly Park is popular for tubing and tubes can be rented from the many rental places outside the park. With its crystal clear water, Kelly Park is also perfect for swimming, snorkeling, and kayaking. There are hikes through the forest and plenty of wildlife to see. Continue reading Kelly Park – Rock Springs Run, Orlando
Before theme parks took the limelight in Orlando, Florida was famous for its natural springs. Crystal clear water wells up from holes in the river bed creating a complex waterway system throughout Florida that is rich with wildlife. The closest springs are … Continue reading 11 Springs Near Orlando, Florida
These are the closest natural springs to Orlando and yet you’ll feel miles away. Kayaking, swimming, snorkeling and hiking can all be enjoyed here. You’ll see tortoises, alligators, birdlife and more. Continue reading Wekiwa Springs State Park, Orlando
There are natural springs in which to swim and kayak, an array of wildlife to see, manatees to swim with, excellent hikes, mountain biking and fishing, museums, history, art, and great places to eat. Continue reading Things to do in Orlando – for Nature Lovers
Myall Lakes National Park, Australia, is a stunning landscape of sand dunes, rainforests, scrub and pristine waterways. It’s rich in birdlife and wildlife and it has a great selection of campgrounds. But the best way to show you its beauty … Continue reading Myall Lakes in Pictures
Bedarra Island is one hundred hectares of pristine tropical rainforest and powder white beaches. It teams with wildlife but you’ll be hard-pressed to find another human being during your stay. Bedarra Island is one of the few places left on Earth … Continue reading Bedarra Island, Australia
Bedarra Island’s seclusion keeps the hoards away and preserves the island’s natural beauty. Although getting here requires a little planning, the journey is a stunning one, and once you reach Bedarra Island you, like everyone else who makes it here, will know the journey has been … Continue reading Getting to Bedarra Island
There’s plenty of activities to keep you occupied on Bedarra Island, everything from sky diving to underwater diving, but be warned: as you unwind to the natural rhythm of island time, you might be inclined to throw that To Do list away. … Continue reading Things to do on Bedarra Island
Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 19. Watch Dolphins and Whales One of the best ways to see Byron Bay’s wild dolphin population is from a kayak and there are two companies that will take you on a guided … Continue reading 27 Things to do in Byron Bay: Part 3
