A little sign at the head of the path to the water says pretty much what one needs to know about what awaits: “Be lazy in Juniper Springs.” Tucked away on the north side of State Road 40 about 30 ...

Enjoying the water at Ichetucknee Springs State Park, north of Gainesville, Florida. (Florida Department of Environmental Protection) Dozens of springs in central Florida, big and small, merit ...

In North Central Florida, there’s a land filled with pristine gems in the form of natural springs and abundant wildlife. It’s a place where black bears and bobcats roam, while Florida scrub jays ...

Because the state of Florida sits atop an aquifer, fresh water bubbles up from below ground all over the state, primarily in the central and northern parts of the state, resulting in a smattering of ...