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North America » United States » Florida » Silver Springs January 19th 2017

Exploration is really the essence of the human spirit." Frank Borman We spend a few nights at the Silver Springs Private Campground, because they had a pool and we wanted a swim. It is right next to the Silver Springs State Park. We walked through the parks but did not take a ride in the glass bottom boat. We checked out the museum of old photos commemorating its history. This location was a big movie set for such shows as" Sea Hunt", one of my favorite TV. Many of the old Tarzan movies were filmed here, also. The creature from the Black Lagoon was yet another film made here. As a child I didn't want to swim for a month after seeing that movie.... read more
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North America » United States » Florida » Silver Springs February 25th 2012

Jewels of the Ocala Between Daytona on the East coast and Ocala in Florida’s midsection lie the jewels of the Ocala National Forest – springs, warm springs that flow out of the earth at 72 degrees Fahrenheit. When you are lucky, like I was today, the air temperature is 85 degrees, making it almost perfect for snorkeling in the springs. Last year I tried one of the 4 jewels, Alexander Springs; this year I was determined to try the others, Being a southern girl, I like warm water for swimming, so even water temps of 72 degrees is not warm enough. I learned that last year when it took me 45 minutes to ease myself into the spring. That year, my note-to-self was: “remember your mask and snorkel next time.” This year, not only did I ... read more
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