Tubing Down the River And Swimming in the One of Florida’s Fresh Water Springs
By PJ Goetz
www.tampawithkids.com
Florida is host to over 700 freshwater springs, the largest concentration of fresh water springs on earth.Archaeological evidence indicates that Florida’s springs have been a favorite among animals and people as far back as the last Ice Age.Water rises up from deep within the earth’s aquifer and is filtered by limestone.The water that flows from these treasures is crystal clear and a constant 72 degrees.Deep inviting pools form around the springs and then run to the rivers.I always feel like I am good mom when my kids and I play in the waters around a Florida spring.
Grab the kids and put some sunscreens on we are going to play in the springs!
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Rainbow
River Tube Float: Dunnellon
This is the fourth largest spring
system in Florida with over 500 million gallons of crystal clear fresh
water flowing each day to the river. One of the great things about
living in Florida is the opportunity to spend the day on a tube floating
down the river reconnecting with your kids. You have to slow down and
let the gentle flow of the river carry you along. If you are going to
bring food, it can only be in a non-disposable container such as
Tupperware. No plastic bags or water bottles are allowed. A good rule to
follow is if you bought the container with food or drink already in it,
you can't have it on the river. The river is beautiful because of this
law.
